Retiring President Quotes in Horse Feathers (1932)

Retiring President: Eh, by the way, professor, there is no smoking.

Professor Wagstaff: That's what you say.

Retiring President: It would please the faculty if you threw your cigar away.

Professor Wagstaff: The faculty members might as well keep their seats. There'll be no diving for this cigar.

Retiring President: Professor Wagstaff, now that you have stepped into my shoes...

Professor Wagstaff: Oh, is that what I stepped in? I wondered what it was. If these are your shoes, the least you can do is have 'em cleaned.