That is—unfortunately—not correct. But it is one of those human illusions that are more valuable than a truth, because they prove that man feels ruth at the use of arms, that his conscience is not easy even when he is compelled to use them, and that he seeks the basis for victory in some virtue, in some feeling that might absolve him. We promoters of peace, who work for it with glowing zeal, have in the last analysis no other object than this,—that man shall become wholly human.
And, as I am in the habit of ultimately ending my letters to my friends, I make an end of this one. Have a little affection for your
Bonghi
After my trip to Berlin I received from Bonghi the following lines, this time written in French:
Rome, April 26, 1892
I follow you and applaud you. You have everything that is necessary for the beneficent and intelligent part that you are playing. You have had the courage to go and plant our banner in Berlin, in the very fortress of our enemies.
Write me, dear Baroness, as often as you can; you will be doing me a very great favor. A thousand greetings to your husband.
Yours altogether
R. Bonghi
From the famous Russian folklorist and professor in Moscow University, Count Kamarofski, I had received an article for my review and the following letter: