I told him what I knew of the German propaganda in America, and he listened intently.
"What is its effect? Is it influencing public opinion?"
"It did so undeniably for a time. But I believe it is not doing so much now. For one thing, Germany's methods on the sea will neutralise all her agents can say in her favour—that and the relaxation of the restrictions against the press, so that something can be known of what the Allies are doing."
"You have known very little?"
"Absurdly little."
There was some feeling in my tone, and he smiled.
"We wish to have America know the splendid spirit of the French Army," he said after a moment. "And the justice of its cause also."
I asked him what he thought of the future.
"There is no question about the future," he said with decision. "That is already settled. When the German advance was checked it was checked for good."
"Then you do not believe that they will make a further advance toward
Paris?"