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"God has nothing to do with it! Well, go on," he continued,

returning to his hobby; "tell me how the Germans have taught you

to fight Bonaparte by this new science you call 'strategy.'"

Prince Andrew smiled.

"Give me time to collect my wits, Father," said he, with a smile

that showed that his father's foibles did not prevent his son

from loving and honoring him. "Why, I have not yet had time to

settle down!"