Curtis said: "Better make it Verd Antique.

That means Old Green." Dr.Beck once required his class each to bring a Latin epigram.
Dan Curtis, who was not very fond of work unless it was in the line of his own tastes, sent in the following: Fugiunt.

Qui fugiunt?
Galli; tunc moriar contentus.
"What is that, Curtis ?" said the Doctor.

"Dying words of Wolfe, sir," replied Curtis.

"Ah," said the Doctor with great satisfaction.