"The United States of America," he replies, with some pride. "I cannot think it no longer exists --perhaps it may not, in this place; but in my world..." He makes a brief face at his phrasing. It's a little odd to speak of things so, but Cass had mentioned it earlier.

"In my world, at least; I think it would be highly improbable for us to be conquered. No one would have it, we fought hard enough the first time."