THE IRON CROSS EPIDEMIC.
Captain of a German cruiser, hurrying home after shelling health-resort, gives orders to lighten the ship for the sake of speed.
From The Evening Standard's racing news:
"That's Enough, 19st 2lb (Mr. R. Cavello)
J. Killalee O"
We agree with the horse.
General. "Glad to see you walking, my lad. I always like to see a man who considers his horse."
Recruit. "Thank you, Sir. But my near side stirrup's broke, and I can't get on."
General. "Then why the deuce don't you get on with the off-side one?"
Recruit (after some consideration). "But I'd be sittin' wrong way round."