The Smiths prefer patriotism

The Smiths 176 prefer partiotism Mr. Smith: I've just got the estimate for that job we were going to have done. Mrs. Smith: Not too expensive, I hope? Mr. Smith: It's very reasonable; but I hate to disappoint you, dear. I've come to the conclusion this is one of those things that ought not to be done in war time. Mrs. Smith: Oh, how depressing! And I'd set my heart on it, too. Mr. Smith: I know you had; so had I. But it would have used up material and labour which will be much better employed in helping to win the war.