How Ale Strengthened Him — 176
A student of an American State College had a barrel of ale deposited in his room—contrary, of course, to the rule and usage. He received a summons to appear before the president, who said: “Sir, I am informed that you have a barrel of ale in your room.” “Yes, sir.” “Well, what explanation can you make?” “Why, the fact is, sir, my physician advises me to try a little each day as a tonic; and, not wishing to stop at the various places where the beverage is retailed, I concluded to have a barrel taken to my room.” “Indeed! and have you derived any benefit from the use of it?” “Ah! yes, sir. When the barrel was first taken to my room I could scarcely lift it; now I can carry it with the greatest ease.”