The large bearded man was up once more. "I rise to object. There isn't any such place. The com—commanding general'll put him in irons for misrepresenting the sidereal system. There's only heaven, hell, and the enemy.—Yaaaaih, Yaai.... Yaaai, yaaaah, yaaaaih! Certainly, sergeant. The pleasure is mine, sir. Don't mention it, I beg. Mum's the word!"
| "The moon on the tower slept soft as snow"— |
"Gee-whiz! what a snowball! Didn't the tower break down? No! You amaze me. Go on, Eddy, go on. We know the natural feelings of a sophomore."
| "And who was not thrilled in the strangest way As we heard him sing, while the gas burned low, 'Non ti scordar di me?'" |
"What's that? Wait a minute, Eddy! Let's get the words. I always did want a chance at German.—Now you say them slowly and we'll repeat.... Why, man alive, you ought to be proud of your linguistic accomplishments!... Well, I'll begin, and we'll fire by platoons.
| "Non ti scordar di me?—" |
"Attention! Company A!"
| "Non ti scordar di me?— Non ti scordar di me?" |
"Very good! We'll get the meaning after we learn the words. Company B!"
| "Non ti scordar di me?" |