The president of the university had dark circles under his eyes. His cheek was pallid; his lips were trembling; he wore a hunted expression.
"You look ill," said his wife. "What is wrong, dear?"
"Nothing much," he replied. "But - I - I had a fearful dream last night, and I feel this morning as if I - as if I - " It was evident that his nervous system was shattered.
"What was the dream?" asked his wife.
"I - I - dreamed the trustees required that - that I should - that I should pass the freshman examination for - admission!" sighed the president.
