vote. Why, in Germany only some of the _men_ had
votes, and yet Germany was the most glorious, prosperous,
and much-to-be-feared nation in the world.
"Church, Kitchen, and Children" -- that should be, and
in the Fatherland still was, every true woman's motto
and province.

Anna's mind came back with a sudden jerk to this
morning's surprising, almost incredible news. Since
her two ladies had gone out, she had opened the
newspapers on her kitchen table and read the words
for herself -- "England Declares War on Germany."
But how could England do such a thing, when England
had no Army? True, she had ships -- but then
so now had Germany!

During that blissful holiday in Berlin, Anna had
been persuaded to join the German Navy League.
She had not meant to keep up her subscription, small
though it was, after her return to England, but rather
to her disgust she had found that one of the few
Germans she knew in Witanbury represented the
League, and that her name had been sent to him as
that of a new member. Twice he had called at the
tradesmen's entrance to the Trellis House, and had
demanded the sum of one shilling from her.

Today Anna remembered with satisfaction those
payments she had grudged. Thanks to her patriotism,
and that of millions like her, Germany had now a
splendid fleet with which to withstand her enemies.
She wondered if that fleet (for which she had helped
to pay) would ensure the safe delivery of parcels and
letters. Probably yes.

With a relieved look on her face, the old woman

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