Then I can go to college if I wish.

These fellows who get the idea that they must dig, dig, dig here, just as they say they do at West Point, give me a pain.

What is there to dig for?
We're not working for commissions in the army." "From your point of view, you put up a very good argument," admitted Frank; "but there's another side.

It surely must be some satisfaction to graduate well up in your class, if not at the head.

And then, the more a fellow learns here, the easier he will find the work after entering college." "Work?
Pshaw! There are not many fellows in colleges who are compelled to bone.