FORGOT HIS LINES
The Canadians are credited with the story of the stupid Yorkshire sentry:
The first night he stood guard he hailed an approaching officer in proper form:
“’Oo goes there?”
“Canadian rifles.”
There was a moment of silence. Then the Yorkshireman repeated:
“’Oo goes there?”
“The Canadian Rifles,” was the impatient answer. More silence. Then the Yorkshireman again challenged:
“’Oo goes there?”
“The Canadian rifles, you qualified blighter,” shouted the enraged officer.
There was a long period of quiet while the Canadian watched the Yorkshireman’s obviously ready rifle. Then there was a moan from the sentry:
“Blowed if I hain’t forgot what to say next!”