# If the user forgets to pass the command-line
# arguments, fill in defaults.

case $# in
0)
    pithy_statement="Action, urgency, excellence"
    date_required=today
    ;;
1)
    pithy_statement="Action, urgency, excellence"
    date_required=$1
    ;;
*)
    pithy_statement=$2
    date_required=$1
    ;;
esac


wall <<EndOfText
Please complete all TPS reports and have them
on my desk by EOB $date_required.

Your cooperation in this matter helps the smooth
flow of our departmental structure.

$pithy_statement!
-Dick
EndOfText

echo "Message sent"