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Because of the presence of this man who, though German-born, had elected to become an Englishman, and devote his very considerable intelligence the Dean prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, and on his quickness in detecting humble talent to the service of his adopted country, the sermon was perhaps a thought more fair, even cordial, to Britain's formidable enemy, than it would otherwise have been.
As you are well aware, the American people, with the exception of a certain proportion of German-born population, are practically unanimous in condemning Germany for bringing on the war and for conducting it in a barbarous manner. You, together with hosts of your fellow-countrymen, believe this unfavourable opinion is the result of the truth being kept from the American public by improper means.
Another, whose German name, if it could be published, would carry weight throughout the world, said: "I know where my sympathy lies, and so do you, but I dare not speak, for I am a German-born subject, and to tell what is in my mind would be treason to my country."
There are several millions of German-born Americans who are not likely to let America forget the Fatherland. There are many German newspapers also." "What is the percentage of German population?" I told him. I think I was wrong. I think I made it too great. But I had not expected to be interviewed. "And these German newspapers, are they neutral?" "Not at all. Very far from it."
"Otto Hoff is German-born, but he has been here for twenty years. Several years ago he took out papers and became an American citizen." "And the young man?" Jane's tone was vibrant with interest. It must be the man she had seen from her window whom they suspected most. "He professes to be American-born." "Oh," said the girl, rather disappointedly. "But," continued Mr.
And then Hegner's brow cleared as if by enchantment, for the first of their visitors were coming through from the back of the shop. It was the manager of a big boot factory and his wife. They were both German-born, and the man had obtained his present excellent position owing to the good offices of Mr. Hegner. Taking his friend's wise advice, he had become naturalised a year ago.
In those snowy December days, the people at last realised that they were being tricked, and that the German-born Empress was striving, with her sycophants and with the "holy" rascal, for a separate peace.
Behind this dignitary sat his sons, and their wives, and his daughters and their husbands, and their children, and so on, back to the Brandeis pew, third from the last, behind which sat only a few obscure families branded as Russians, as only the German-born Jew can brand those whose misfortune it is to be born in that region known as hinter-Berlin.
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