"How does the little ground-squirrel dig his hole and show no dirt at the entrance?" asked the Irishman.
"Give it up," said the Yankee at last.
"Sure, you see, he begins at the other end of the hole," declared Pat triumphantly.
"But how does he get there?" queried the Yankee.
"Oh, that's your question; answer it yourself," said Pat.
A BRAVE OFFICER'S ANSWER.
During Napoleon's campaign in Russia a young officer was very successful in defeating, with a handful of men, a large body of Cossacks who had been skirmishing along the line for some days, doing considerable damage. The officer risked his life in a daring deed of bravery, and Napoleon, hearing of it, sent for him and praised him.
"Sire," said the officer, "I am happy for your praise, but the Cross of the Legion of Honor would make me happier."
"But you are very young," said Napoleon.