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Dear Capt. Whiz Bang—A friend informs me his wife ran away with a “bank walker.” I have heard of bank tellers and bank cashiers, but never heard of a “bank walker.” Please tell me what he meant?—Bob Sledd.
Your query has been referred to the swimming editor.
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Dear Captain Billy—Will you please tell me the origin of the expression: “Mother, who is this silly ass?”—S. O. Elly.
It originated in France after the close of the war when a poilu returned and, finding his home disrupted, left again to vow further vengeance on the German.
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Dear Cap—Please tell me how to grow fat.—Slim Jim.
Breed hogs.
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