CHAPTER XII

OUR DUTY 249

This but a consequence of the conditions established in Chapters IV, V and VI--our double duty of mixing with the Jews and of recognizing their separate nationality--necessity of _openly_ admitting this separate nationality in conversation and social habits--in spite of difficulties opposed by convention--in this the wealthier classes should follow the lead of the populace--folly and danger of _Fear_ in this matter--the fear of Jewish power a degrading and exasperating thing to the European--delay makes it worse--our plain duty is to recognize this alien nation, to respect it, and to treat it frankly as we do every nationality other than one's own.