A Conservative M.P., who wrote to a distinguished general congratulating him on his services during the war, luid saying that Ireland is proud of him, has received the following characteristically modest reply:—November 13th, 1918. —There is some "disorder" abroad because I am getting credit for helping to win this war, and in all truth I have done next to nothing; and yet, and all the time, I am an Irishman, half rebel, half loyal, half morry, half-an-half an angel, half a dovil, and ail human. As I was walking in the crowds yesterday evening I overtook a woman who was crying. I asked if I could help her in her distress. She answered, "I am not in distress; I am very happy; 1 have lost my four sons in tnis war, and now 1 know it has not been in vain." What is -my quota compared, with that?
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Press, Volume LV, Issue 16412, 4 January 1919, Page 9
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148Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 Press, Volume LV, Issue 16412, 4 January 1919, Page 9
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