Applicant. Please, Sir, here's my boy. Can you take him?
Official. Certainly. Has he had any education?
App. Well, as he's rising five, not much.
Off. But does he know anything? For instance, has he learned any English history?
App. Not that I know of.
Off. Has he dipped into geography?
App. Well, I don't think he has.
Off. Can he cipher at all?
App. Not very well.
Off. Does he know what two and two make?