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be called large commercial enterprises," has burnt its fingers badly. On another page
you will see, if they arrive in time for the printer, two balance sheets that no one is
proud of.
Just as she did in Flanders in 1914, Chance put us in a bad position for defence
once again the opportunity came to show that in 1923 we remember how to stick it out
and to flick our fingers at fortune. Everyone worth thinking of when it comes to a tight
corner, has pulled himself together, dived in his pockets and saved the situation. To-day
the League is in better trim that ever before, for it has been through an awkward phase
and come out with credit.
One very bad failing remains the League is much too small. Repeat what you
did in 1915 let every man double or treble himself at once and to-day. If that is done
