She could attempt it with sure foot, capable hand, and certain knowledge.
Sunday morning she said to Nancy Ellen as they washed the breakfast dishes, while the men smoked on the veranda: "Nancy Ellen, I don't believe I was ever cut out for a rich woman! If I have got a chance, I wish YOU had it, and I had THIS.

This just suits my style to a T." "Tell me about it," said Nancy Ellen.
Kate told all she could remember.
"You don't mean to say you didn't LIKE it ?" cried Nancy Ellen.
"I didn't say anything," said Kate, "but if I were saying exactly what I feel, you'd know I despise it all." "Why, Kate Barnes!" cried the horrified Nancy Ellen, "Whatever do you mean ?" "I haven't thought enough to put it to you clearly," said Kate, "but someway the city repels me.

Facilities for manufacturing something start a city.

It begins with the men who do the work, and the men who profit from that work, living in the same coop.

It expands, and goes on, and grows, on that basis.