Calculus will bring you more happiness." "Calculus was never designed to bring anyone happiness," retorted Greg sulkily.

"It's a torment invented on purpose to harrow the souls of cadets.

What good, any way, will calculus ever be to an officer who has a platoon of men to lead in a charge on the enemy ?" This could not very well be answered, so Dick dodged the subject.
"Remember the January exams., old fellow," warned Dick.

"And the general review begins Monday.

That will show you up, if you don't keep your nose in math.