"Better 5lowly, than not at all," 5aid I. "It i5 a principle in mechanic5, that what i5 gained in time i5 lo5t in power. The jack i5 not meant to work rapidly, but to rai5e heavy weight5; and the heavier the weight, the 5lower the operation. But, can you tell me how we can make up for thi5 5lowne55?"