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one does now seems so small and unreal. Every- thing is overshadowed by this hideous war Perhaps you try to understand too much," replied Miss Hill, with some acerbity, one cannot reconcile all things. What is to be done now but to win through ? I envy those who are taking an active part in the struggle You know as well as I do," retorted Travers, with some heat, that I only want to do my real duty in this crisis. It is no idle boast to say that I would gladly run the same risks as anybody else in what I really believe in. But the thought of killing other human beings is so utterly revolting to me And to every other person I know," interrupted Miss Hill, what woman could feel anything but horror at what is going on, except, perhaps," she added gently, an ever-rising spirit of pride at those who are risking everything for what they consider to be their duty." Yes, I understand," said Travers, more calmly, courage, whether rightly or wrongly directed, is always admired-and quite naturally. But for nations to adopt such a course in the twentieth century-what a tragedy. When will the people save themselves ? There are more things in heaven and earth quoted Miss Hill-" than are dreamed of in your philosophy. The thing is to do what is nearest. I feel I ought to be doing my little share even now, instead of-well, eh, taking advantage of the fine weather to be here Travers bit his lip, and became silent. Miss Hill grew thoughtful. The afternoon's trip had hardly turned out as they had expected. A certain restraint had arisen. You quite understand my position, I hope," remarked Travers suddenly. Yes, I do," said she, quickly and heartily. When Travers next turned up at the office he was more than usually restless. Somebody mentioned Belgium. Involuntarily Travers eyes fired. At lunch, when looking through the daily paper, the heading The Empire's Roll of Honour," seemed to fix his attention. Mr John Murray has published four lectures by Professor Muirhead on German Philosophy in relation to the War (Pp. 110, 2s. 6d. net), which we strongly recommend as a concise and illuminating review of German Idealism and the Militarist Re- action. For a fuller treatment of Nietzche, readers should turn to Modern Philosophers by Holding (Macmillan. Pp. 317, 5s. net). Hsffding's book "Yes," he muttered. "I see my path now. I can, at least, take a humanitarian part in this great struggle." That evening Travers had a long and serious talk with his parents. His mother's eye. were a little wet, but the light of affectionate pride broke through. His father nodded approvingly. "Of course, your mother will miss you," he said, but we expected you to do what your conscience told you you should do Very well, Travers "-it was his chief in the office speaking in his brisk, but kindly manner— "you wish to join some medical corps for foreign service as soon as possible, or do some mine- sweeping, do you? I have noticed a change in you for some time now. I think I understand. Well, goodbye. Let us hear from you now and then. Good luck." A month afterwards Miss Frances Hill received a letter from the Channel Islands. She opened it quickly, and read it eagerly; then again more carefully. It was headed "The Royal Military Hospital, St. Heliers," and signed, Pte. Reginald Travers, R.A.M.C." The last four weeks he wrote, have, perhaps, been the most strenuous in my career. Being anxious to make up for lost time, I have set to work with a will. At first the drills made me feel rather stiff. But I have got over that feeling now, and, although I have been up all hours, and have been in constant attendance on some very bad cases, I feel as well as ever-and in an infinitely more settled frame of mind. In my desire to make good that period of doubt and inaction, I am, I understand, making fine progress, so much so that, I believe, it will not be long before I shall be with my comrades at the front, sharing their risks, helping those who are stricken down. That is my earnest wish. I enlisted specially for foreign service Do you remember that afternoon at Sully? I often think of it and-of you Miss Hill's heart beat faster. She had not forgotten. W. J. V. PHILOSOPHY AND THE WAR also contains valuable expositions of William James, of Bergson. and of contemporary French philosophy. We should like to see the University Joint Com- mittees arranging classes in Political Theory and Moral Philosophy for tutorial students, in addition to the classes in Economics, which are naturally so much in demand.