Tue chief of the village fire brigade was making his report to the chairman of the village council. tions "TI spy Week In, Week Out Squme: So I hear you've married, George.
Our Garge, who had astonished the village by getting married: Ay, zur, I always vowed I'd never wed till I'd a regular income, week in, week out.
Squire: Indeed, George, and so you've got it at last. 1 Ould Garge: Ay, zur. I started drawl old-age pension last Friday. ce Being Slow A SIALWART young Scotsman, who for ten years, has been living first in Canada, then in the United States, strolled in to the Recruiting Office at Stirling, and said he wished to join the Army. In less than an hour he was pronounced "fit," his testimonial approved, "sworn in" and his regiment chosen.
suppose people in the States and Canada think we in the Old Country are a bit slow," remarked the recruiting officer, "I guess you have said it," replied the youth with a twinkle: in his eye." "You don't know how slow you really are until you have been across to the other side."
"Maybe you're right. When would you like to join your depot?"
"Any time ts O.K. with me,"
"Right. You will leave by the train tonight, and arrive at Woolwich tomorrow morning.
Surprise mingled with consternation entered into the recruit's voice as he exclaimed:—"Gee, boss, I didn't think it would be quite so soon. Im not exactly prepared,"
It was the recruiting officer's turn to smile. "Very well," said. "Will three days' time suit you?"
"That'll be fine, sir," said the recruit. "And
slow.
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