contented with the regular arrangements."

"What is his contention?"

"The usual democratic nonsense. He claims that the commission is
autocratic, down to its last deputy. Denies that we have the right
to apportion one-half the earnings to the workers and the other half
to the owners. States that our system is wasteful, unjust, and
demoralizing."

"And what does he propose?"

"Democratic control of industry. You know--that old line of talk."

"Does he deny that the commission has abolished poverty and war?"

"No; but he points out that our present standard of living has not
changed for generations, and argues that degeneration must result.
Of course, he is right in his fact but wrong in his conclusion."

"Doesn't he admit the necessity of some sort of an international
governing body?"

"Yes; but he claims that the commission should be elected by direct
vote of the people!"

A general smile of derision greeted this. The only face that
remained serious was that of the shock-headed man. He said:

"There must be a slip somewhere, Powart. Isn't there a heavy fine