THE LEAST OF THINGS

The story is told at a Harvard student who went into a final examination and within ten minutes handed in his blue book in which were written but two sentences: "Dear Professor, I have looked over your examination, but it doesn't interest me. Besides, I haven't had any breakfast, so I think I'll go out and get some."

This student who so lightly tossed away the credit for his course belongs in a class by himself. Why he came to college need never be asked. It was not for a bit of parchment inscribed in Latin, which probably he could not read. It was not for the privilege of writing "A.B." after his name, in that manner which often indicates, not only that he who does it owns a sheepskin, but also is himself, a "sheepshead."

This man came to college for an education. He had gotten what he wanted out of the course. The examination was a superfluity, and he was superior to such trifles.

Unfortunately, there are many students who do not share this man's seriousness and cannot, therefore, claim his immunity. In too many instances "student" is a title of courtesy. There are some men who would not study at all unless there were a big stick swinging over their heads. Well, this morning it falls!