ABOUT ALL KINDS OF SHIPS
"We do."
"The old people?"
"Yes, sir."
"It is dangerous for both. The animals must be cared for by a competent force. How many animals are there?"
"Big ones, seven thousand; big and little together, ninety-eight thousand."
"You must provide twelve hundred keepers. How is the vessel lighted?"
"By two windows."
"Where are they?"
"Up under the eaves."
"Two windows for a tunnel six hundred feet long and sixty-five feet deep? You must put in the electric light a few arc-lights and fifteen hundred incandescents. What do you do in case of leaks? How many pumps have you?"
"None, sir."
"You must provide pumps. How do you get water for the passengers and the animals?"
"We let down the buckets from the windows."
"It is inadequate. What is your motive power?"
"What is my which?"
"Motive power. What power do you use in driving the ship?"
"None."
"You must provide sails or steam. What is the nature of your steering apparatus?"
"We haven t any."
"Haven t you a rudder?"
"No, sir,"
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