15/23 That is one device which may produce results. Another is canal-cutting." "Ah, there you would compete with the railways." "You don't quite understand. I intend to cut canals through every neck of land where such a convenience would facilitate commerce. Such a scheme, when unaccompanied by any toll upon vessels, would, I think, be a very judicious way of helping the human race." "And where, pray, would you cut the canals ?" asked Robert. "You see the blue pencil marks. |