NC -2- #1578 from London, September 11, 1939
 
is returning at once but only for a short time. She said  
 
it was,of course,frightfully embarrassing to have an 
 
"Ex-King" around nearby. I should judge also that the 
 
situation will not smooth out, at least for the time being, 
 
because she will not receive the Duchess. I am citing 
 
this not as of great historic importance but rather 
 
because subconsciously it is going to have some effect 
 
on both the King and Queen in making up their minds as to 
 
what answer should be given Hitler.
 
         Sir Samuel Hoare, as I said, called this morning and 
 
we had a long talk. He definitely believes that the most 
 
serious thing facing the world today will be the 
 
proposition he feels will unquestionably come. (END 
 
SECTION ONE)
 
                         KENNEDY