HEADING HIM OFF
An absentee soldier at West London police court complained that he had not been able to get a decent dinner at the police station and that he was hungry.
“Well, I like to show consideration to men serving their country,” said the magistrate. “Would you like something now?”
“Yes, I could do with tea and bread and butter,” the soldier answered.
“All right,” said the magistrate, but the soldier amended his request.
“Can I have tea, bread and butter and cheese?” he asked.
“Oh, yes,” said the magistrate, laughing, “but take him away, jailer, before he asks for champagne and oysters.”