They made it hard for you at college?
Wallace
I don’t know how to tell you.
Hilda
I understand. The flag waving, the patriotic speeches, the billboards advertising the glory of war, the call of adventure offered to youth, the pressure of your friends—all made it hard for you to be called a slacker.
Wallace
No, mother. I wasn’t afraid of what they could call me. That was easy.
Hilda
(Proudly)