She had intently watched the soldier for some time. Then she ventured: “The chin strap, I suppose, is to keep your hat on, my man?”
“No,” replied Yank, “it’s to rest the jaw after answering questions.”
INTERCEPTED WAR MESSAGES
A wire from Secretary of War Baker: “Discuss no war news in front of horses. They carry tails.”
Cable from King George to the President: “Send me over 5,000 sewing machines, we want to hem the Germans on the border.”
From King George: “Must have $5,000,000; if it can’t be had any other way get it from the waiters at the Waldorf.”
Stone wires: “If war breaks out I’ll stand behind the army.”
Cable from Russian general: “Over a million pairs of pajamas at once; Russian army ready to retire.”
Wire from Empress of Germany to Queen Mary (sent collect): “Am sitting on my veranda crocheting; would like to have you join me—Nit.”