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Wasserkopf : Because I didn’t get my money’s worth, that’s why. This certificate here says

I got an education. Well, I didn’t. I didn’t learn anything. I want my money
back.

Principal : I don’t understand it at all! I have never heard of anything like it! It sounds
very absurd to me.

Wasserkopf : Absurd, is it? It is a good idea. It’s such a good idea that I didn’t get it out of
my own head, thanks to the education I got here, which made nothing but

an incompetent ass out of me. My old classmate Leaderer gave me the idea
not half an hour ago.

Principal : You are mad Wasserkopf, please go away quietly. I will think the matter over
after you have gone.

Wasserkopf : No, no! You cannot get rid of me so easily. I cannot do anything because I
was taught so badly, and anybody can see I ought to have my money back.

Principal : What makes you think you can’t do anything?

Wasserkopf : Everybody thinks so. If I get a job, I can’t keep it. Give me an examination
and you will know that I am good for nothing. Call in the teachers and let

them say.
Principal : What a distressing business! How unfortunate! You really want to take

another examination?

Wasserkopf : Yes, I have the right to take one.

Principal : (calls the peon) Ask the staff to come here at once. A most extraordinary
conference!

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