His wife explained how it had all come about, and described the officer through whose kindness the meeting had been made possible.
“That was King Albert,” said her husband.
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Quite recently a man appeared at the recruiting offices in Newcastle and stated to the officer in charge that he wished to enlist into His Majesty’s Army.
“Well, my man, what regiment do you prefer to join?” asked the officer.
“Well,” replied the recruit, “I should like to join the cavalry.”
“Cavalry,” repeated the head of the recruiting department. “All right, my man, do you know anything about horses?”
“Do I know anything about horses?” replied the would-be recruit, seriously. “Why, I backed a winner and two seconds yesterday!”