"
We admitted this at once.
"Also there is still, in varying degree, ignorance, with
prejudice and unbridled emotion."
This too was admitted.
"We find also that in spite of the advance of democracy and the
increase of wealth, that there is still unrest and sometimes combat."
Yes, yes, we admitted it all. We were used to these things and
saw no reason for so much seriousness.
"All things considered," they said, and they did not say a
hundredth part of the things they were considering, "we are
unwilling to expose our country to free communication with the
rest of the world--as yet. If Ellador comes back, and we approve
her report, it may be done later--but not yet.
"So we have this to ask of you gentlemen [they knew that
word was held a title of honor with us], that you promise not in
any way to betray the location of this country until permission
--after Ellador's return."
Jeff was perfectly satisfied. He thought they were quite right.
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