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337 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1946
When will you understand that you mustn't encourage people to hope? In my house the first thing everyone, down to the cat, has to learn is that there are never grounds for hope of any description for anyone. It's only possible to go on holding a position like mine if you obey orders; the President's rule of conduct is never to give grounds for hope, and everyone must be kicked and beaten until they realise the fact. When this lady comes back you must return her her letter, neatly folded, and tell her there is no way of finding out where her husband is buried.Interestingly, Estrada Cabrera was forced out of office after he was unable to lead the country after a series of devastating earthquakes in 1917-1918.