Franklin School - Franklinite Yearbook (New York City, NY)

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ON TRIAL Scene:-Oflice of the oflicial interviewer of any college. Interuiewcr and applicant seated at desk. I nteruiewer-Your name? Applicant-John Smith, Junior. I-Father's name? A-John Smith, Senior. I-Father's occupation? A-fblushingj I object. I--Objection overruled. A-He runs a speakeasy. I-ffaking down address of speakeasy for future referencej I have to ask you several questions. We shall begin with literature. Did you like the Merchant of Venice? A-To tell you the truth I was never introduced. I-You should meet him. He's the fellow who wrote the Ode to a Shylock. Have you read 'ATO a Field-mouse? A-I didn't know you could get them to listen. I-Have you read any Greek tragedies? A-Yes, last rnonth's grocery bill. I-fputting the gun back in his pocketj Perhaps I should? change the subject. Books seem to affect you queerly. Tell me, do you ever travel? A-Yes indeed, I often trip over the carpet. I-Have you ever been to Europe? A-Yes, but I was forced to it. I-Did you see the Dardanelles? A-I called, but they weren't in. I-Cmoving behind the desk in case the student should become drasticj What is your favorite pastime? A-Reading Homer. . I-Reading Homer? A-Yes: that is, Homer some other place. I-That will be all for the present. You will receive ollicial notice how to proceed in February. Post Mortem-Student waits until February, and then he gets a job. Page eleven

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1 l MR. FLOYD WARNE History and Geography MR. CLIFFORD TENNEY MR. OTTO KAI-ILSTOM Latin Secretary Page len

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