Horsesense Hank does his bit

Horsesense Hank is a lanky, quick‑thinking math whiz from a tiny farm who somehow became the beloved chair of General Sciences at Midland University. When news of Pearl Harbor reaches the campus, his sense of duty kicks in and he decides to put his natural talent for problem‑solving to the nation’s defense. He’s not looking for a front‑line rifle, but for a way to make the war effort run smoother with the same practical common sense that made him a campus legend.

Hank proposes to help a wartime plant re‑organize its production lines, believing his knack for numbers and mechanics can turn chaos into efficiency. His engagement to Helen MacDowell is put on hold as he packs his battered suitcase, promising to return on weekends while he tackles the daunting task of keeping factories humming under pressure. The story follows his earnest attempt to bridge the gap between a quiet scholar’s mind and the noisy, urgent world of wartime industry, with humor and a touch of homesickness.