Question

A brief summary of the lesson ' The man who knew too much

Answer 1

Private Quelch was a trainee. He had a good knowledge in military affairs. He aimed to become commission, first a stripe. But he would show off his knowledge. Anybody who has doubt in a subject would lose it after a talk with Quelch. A nickname wax given to him- Professor. One day in musketry, when Sergeant was taking lesson about rifle, he mentioned round off value 2000 feet per second. Professor interrupted and corrected as 2440 per second. Sergeant was irritated and would ask questions at end of sessions to seek revenge but every time Quelch will answer. He will get cotrainees manuals and read. He will not any one to get praise. If his co-trainee made a mistake, before trainer could correct Quelch will correct. It irritated all. Corporal Turnbull was his turning point. He was a tough and strong man back from Dunkirk. He was teaching about grenade. Professor interrupted here also. To avoid further insult, Corporal told Professor to continue lecture. At the end of session, he said the cookhouse want a person for work and that he has selected Private Quelch. When author with his friend went to canteen and returned, they heard a familiar voice. It was professor. He was complaining the way potatoes were peeled in cookhouse and showing his knowledge off. He still didn't learn a lesson.