CHAPTER XIII
Students in the Fatherland
Obvious
Professor:—“The old Greeks built their theatres in such a way that the spectators sat in an uncovered space.”
Fresh student:—“But what did the old Greeks do when they were at the theatre and it commenced to rain?”
Professor (thoughtfully taking off his spectacles, polishing them and putting them on again):—“When it rained at the time the old Greeks were at the theatre, the old Greeks got wet.”
Perhaps He Was Right
Professor:—“How do you find the size of a triangle?”
Student (mumbling to himself):—“What a fool that Professor is; how should I know!”
Professor:—“What is that? Say it again; perhaps you were right.”