Chapter XXXI: The Biggest Lathe in the World

Many of the subjects I have chosen are probably the “biggest in the world” and the most impressive, too--that is the reason why I have drawn them. I have seen great lathes and great guns in Europe, but this one is certainly greater than any other.

“You couldn’t do that, Fatty,” said the man.

“Couldn’t I,” said the other. “You bet I could if I had been drawin’ lathes as long as him!” It was the second one I have drawn.