THE USUAL QUERY
An English school inspector, who did not look beyond military age, got a Roland for his Oliver the other day. He invited a class he was examining to put questions to him.
“Now, boys,” he said, “don’t be shy; it’s your turn now. Ask me any question you like on any subject you like, and if I can, I’ll answer it.”
After hesitating, a small but courageous boy held up his hand and blurted out: “Why are you not in khaki?”