Now what were those great aims of Haviland's? NATION-MAKING, we know in general. But what was the work upon which he was employed as the means?
On the occasion of one of Chrysler's quiet entries, Haviland rose from his table as the light began to fall, threw off his toils with a breath of relief, and turning towards the older gentleman, called his attention to a large green tin case of pigeon-holes and drawers of different sizes, labelled.
"Here," he said, "is my manufactory of reflections."
One compartment was marked "FINANCES," another "LABOUR," a small one
"DEFENCE," and a drawer lying open for use was titled "THE UNITY OF
RACES."
"Take out a paper, Mr. Chrysler."
Chrysler put forth his hand willingly, and withdrawing one, held it to the window and read as follows:
"A great thought can be thought in any place. A great Empire may be planned in any corner."
The second was a note from "GENERAL NEEDS."
"What the country most requires is Devoted Men."
Others read similarly, some long, some short.