SYMPATHETIC SOUL
Scene—Soldiers’ concert at which no alcoholic liquors are being supplied, the men being served with mineral waters by young lady helpers.
Soldier (to young lady helper)—“Do you see that the man who is singing has got his eyes half-shut?”
Young Lady—“So he has. What’s he doing that for?”
Soldier—“He can’t bear to look at us. He knows wot we’re sufferin’.”