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The evil effects of the examination system have been often commented on. One point, however, has never been mentioned, and that is the disastrous result they bring upon the financial prosperity of the country. One of the Harvard square barbers says that every time the examinations come round his trade so falls off as to materially affect his profits. Probably, though, whatever the barber loses goes to the oil producer for "midnight oil," so that no serious crisis is imminent.

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