ment
is the people? And if the consolidating business, is so good and so
profitable for the trusts? Why, should not the government, own and run
this giant central bank? Why, should it not own and operate the
railroads, the canals, the shipping, the mines, the forests, and all
other industries? This would give the people a chance to share equally,
in the enjoyment of these enormous profits. Why not?

"What say you my dear Fern! Would it not be infinitely better, than to
allow the government to be swallowed by one monster trust?"

"Better Fillmore! Far better! I am convinced! I withdraw my criticism.
You have maintained your point so vigorously, that I have not the
courage, to offer one single word in reply. I am ready and willing, to
consider the discussion as finally closed."

CHAPTER XXXVII.

THE CO-OPERATIVE FARM TRIUMPHANT.

The beginning of the second decade of the twentieth century, saw the
final triumph of the co-operative farm at Solaris. The five years of
trial and probation, have swiftly passed into history. The labors of the
colony, have been crowned with a rich harvest of success. A great work
for humanity, has been accomplished. A grand lesson in the economics of
unselfish co-operation, has been demonstrated. A kaleidoscope of new
charms, of fresh beauty, of an infinite variety of change, of unexpected
opportunities, of a host of new expressions, in the possibilities of
social and industrial life; the culmination of untried methods, new
hopes and new aspirations; have marked this victorious climax. All have
contributed, to the happiness of the contented villagers at Solaris;
filling their hearts with brighter hopes for the future.

A new era in agriculture has dawned. With it has come, a new order of
life for farm people. The links of social life, have become more firmly
knit. New chains of enthusiastic interest, in the humanitarian work
represented by the farm, have been forged by the binding associations of
passing years. Ethical, industrial and spiritual life, has been
unfolded, in harmony with the law of progressive planetary evolution.

As an illustration of the perfected possibilities of rural life, this
suggestive and pleasing picture is well nigh complete. Verily! Virtue
has been richly rewarded, by the pure pleasure of right living! To the
truths of these things, the lives of the unselfish co-operators at
Solaris, bear most abundant and convincing testimony. Happiness and
contentment