"They are educating themselves now. The capitalists and the workers begin to see that war does not pay. Women have always known it. When peace is declared we will organize that sentiment of intelligent selfishness into altruism."
"Can we make a new world, with only old human nature to build it with, do you think?"
"After all, old human nature is God-stuff, isn't it? We can do anything with it, if we can sweep out the old traditional beliefs, the bogus virtues, the Victorian moralities, and get a good twentieth-century fresh start."
"It frightens one, doesn't it? It's such a big job."
"So it is, and we can't more than start this afternoon," he laughed. "To come back to us, when may I have some manuscript?"
"I will choose some things to-night, thanks."
"Good. Here is a card with the address. Will you tell Miss Roberts that the man who picked her up after the accident came to inquire for her health?"
"She will be disappointed."
"As for me, I am well satisfied with the call I have made. I shall see you soon, my friend. Good-bye."
"Good-bye," said Jane.