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Rh “No, certainly not,” was the answer; “that would be interfering with the liberty of the individual. In Neuroomia, throughout the year, any one may work whenever it suits him, and as long as he pleases.”

“How about the paid servants of the State?” I asked.

“They, of course,” was the answer, “have specified hours, like those employed by private enterprise; but they have perfect liberty to quit the service whenever it suits them, and enter it again whenever they choose.”

“You have no unemployed, then?” I said.

“No,” was the reply. “The State undertakes to find employment for all who seek it.”

“Not as overseers and high officials?” I remarked.

“No, certainly not,” was the response; “but as labourers on reproductive works. We have Government mines, manufactories, farms, ships, and the Government has also charge of all the roads and metal lines.”

“And is the Government able at all times to absorb all the available labour without loss or disadvantage to the country?”

“Yes. On the contrary, the industries