Yes! I am resolved, I will make myself a _plane_." However, just as he was setting to work, James reflected further: "I work for my customers 300 days in the year.

If I give ten to making my plane, supposing it lasts me a year, only 290 days will remain for me to make my furniture.

Now, in order that I be not the loser in this matter, I must gain henceforth, with the help of the plane, as much in 290 days, as I now do in 300.

I must even gain more; for unless I do so, it would not be worth my while to venture upon any innovations." James began to calculate.

He satisfied himself that he should sell his finished furniture at a price which would amply compensate for the ten days devoted to the plane; and when no doubt remained on this point, he set to work.