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'Clear It with Aldrich,' Says Baffled Waiter in Eliot Grill

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Economics A came into play in the Eliot House Grill last night when a Freshman rushed up to the counter and ordered two orangeades.

"Twenty cents," said the waiter, putting two bottles on the counter.

"How much is a large orange juice?"

"Twenty cents."

"I'll swap."

The exchange made, the Yardling made off without paying. Recalled with a sharp rebuke, he said, "I don't have to pay. I traded the orangeade for this."

"Well, how about paying for the orangeade?"

"You got that back, didn't you?"

"H-m-m-m--"

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