And it came to pass that early in the morning of the finals there arose a multitude smiting their books and wailing.  And there was much weeping and gnashing of teeth for the day of judgment was at hand and they were sore afraid for they had left undone those things which they ought to
have done.  And there was not help for them.  And there were many abiding in the dorms who had kept watch over their books all night, but it naught availeth them.  And there were those who arose smiling, for they had prepared for themselves the way, and made straight the path of knowledge.  And these wise ones were known to some as burners of the midnight oil, but by others they were called the "curve spoilers."  And the multitude arose and ate an hearty breakfast.  And they came unto their appointed places and their hearts within them were heavy; and it came to pass, and some passed not but only passed out.  And some of them repented of their riotous living, and bemoaned
their fate, but behold, they had not a prayer.  And at the last hour, there came among them one known as instructor-- he of the diabolical smile--and passed papers among them and went his
way.  Many and varied were the answers which were given, for some of his teachings had fallen among fertile minds, but others had fallen flat. And some there were who wrote for an hour, others two, and some turned away sorrowful.  And when they had finished, they gathered up their belongings and went quietly away--each in his own direction, and each one vowing to himself, "I shall not pass this way again!"