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produce more. It should support many more homes and rear many 

 more sturdy, even-minded, children to carry the traditions of our flag 

 and race down to a distant future — all of which things it well can 

 do. At present we look to trade to maintain our wealth and great- 

 ness, perhaps wisely. But to rely upon this alone is not wise, for our 

 trade, or part of it, may leave us. By all means cultivate your trade, 

 but do not neglect to cultivate your land. 



The land is the mother of men and women of that sort without 

 whom no nation can remain great, and when all is said and done, such 

 men and women are more than any money, which is but an appanage. 



Whosoever helps this work forward and forces our Governments 

 to recognise its paramount necessity, will, I think, play the part of a 

 good citizen, and however humble, however unacknowledged may be 

 his efforts, deserve well of this great and ancient country, whose 

 history is his heritage, and whose glory it is his duty to help to pass 

 on undimmed to the hands of future generations. 



[H. R. H.] 



