An Unexpected Answer
Sergeant (instructing):—“Who commands a battalion?”
(Soldier is silent. Behind him some one whispering.)
Sergeant:—“What blockhead is whispering to you?”
Soldier:—“The Major.”
Saved His Honor
“Where is the sausage that you were to bring every evening?”
“Excuse me, Lieutenant; I ate it myself.”
“What! how dare you?”