"Actually," de Valera said, "I think that’s the Websters’ major advantage as candidates. I think the Websters should go, and I think they should take their baby with them." He smiled at the circle, enjoying the stir he’d created. "Look, think about it. A peaceable young married couple, with a baby. It’s a perfect diplomatic image for our company, because it’s true . It’s what they are , isn’t it? It may sound cold-blooded, but it’s a perfect psychological defense."