T.—Where would that be? (Pupil comes to the map to find out.)
P.—They would have to follow the St. Lawrence for some distance.
T.—How far?
P.—Right down to the other side of New Brunswick. Then down to Halifax.
T.—Would that be the cheapest line to build?
P.—It would cost more, because it is longer than the others.
T.—It is really 138 miles longer than the next shortest. Which of the reasons we have mentioned would make them want to keep as far from the border as they could?
P.—The military reason.
T.—Which country, Canada or Britain, would be the most interested in the military considerations?