Talk about something else--the war in Europe." The Major picked up a paper.
"What do you think about the United States building a big navy, John ?" he asked casually.
Stealthy footsteps rustled without.
"Fine!" said Pringle.

"I'm strong for it.

We want dreadnoughts, and lots of 'em--biggest we can build.

But that ain't all.

When we make the navy appropriations we ought to set by about fifty-some-odd million and build a big multiple-track railroad, so we can carry our navy inland in case of war.