The Go-Getter

by Peter B. Kyne

This is a young man's world, Skinner, and don't you ever forget it. The go-getters of this world are under thirty years of age.

"Has he acquired the courage to tackle the job, Matt?"

"That's more important than this doggoned experience you and Skinner prate so much about."

"Well, before we send him out we ought to know whether or no he has force and initiative."

you'll do it early and often.

"In the army, sir, the esprit de corps doesn't bubble up from the bottom. It filters down from the top.

You told me what to do, but you did not insult my intelligence by telling me how to do it.