A midshipman who wishes to stand well with his comrades may, when in charge of the floor, conveniently fail to see a good many minor breaches of discipline.
When the man in charge of the floor reports all breaches that come to his notice he is said to be duty-crazy.

He is also charged with "trying to make his mark in grease." "Grease" is high standing on the efficiency report.

As a rule the man who stands well in "grease" stands somewhat lower in general popularity.
Midshipman Bender, second class, was, at this time, regarded as one of the worst "greasers" of all.
"What's on ?" inquired Midshipman Hayes, one of the newcomers in the room.

"Tub race ?" "No, sir; fast spurt in single-pair shells," replied Midshipman Trotter impressively.
"Whew! You've caught some real athletes, have you ?" "That's what we want to find out," responded Mr.Trotter.

"Now, then, misters, we warn you against approaching this noble sport in any spirit of levity! You are not to think that this work is for your own amusement, or for anyone else's.