Show STUDENT LIFE question was asked of a sergeant: “What is strategy? Give me instance of it” After cogitating for a moment or so the sergeant replied : “When in battle and you are out of ammunition and you don’t want the enemy to know it it is good strategy to keep on firing” A veteran of the Civil War used to tell this story of war times : A young Irishman named Thomas Smith was in his company They had been several days without sighting the enemy but one morning the rebels surprised them and the bullets were flying thick and fast 191 Tom turned and started to run as fast as his legs could carry him The captain of his company shouted “Halt or I will shoot !” “Shoot and be d d” cried Tom “what’s one bullet to a basketful?” It is said that on one occasion the President of Hayti being in doubt as to how to deal with two Swiss subjects inquired of his for- eign minister “Has Switzerland any navy?” On being answered in the negative the two Swiss wrere cast into prison My General Orders are: To take charge of this post and all college property in view including the soap To walk my post in a cheerful manner keeping constantly amused at everything that takes place within sight or hearing To allow no “preps” to carry off any parts of the main building that may be insecurely attached thereto To report all cases of flirtation (except Ben Riter’s) that I am unable to suppress To repeat all calls for help coming from the Dosos To hold conversation with any one who can be induced to linger In any case not covered by instructions call Rasmus Olaf |