An army Major visiting the sick soldiers, went to one private and asked, “What’s your problem, Soldier?”
“Chronic syphilis, Sir. ”
“What treatment are you getting?”
“Five minutes with the wire brush each day. ”
“What’s your ambition?”
“To get back to the front, Sir. ”
“Good man, ” said the Major.
He went to the next bed, “What’s your problem, Soldier?”
“Chronic piles, Sir. ”
“What treatment are you getting?”
“Five minutes with the wire brush each day. ”
“What’s your ambition?”
“To get back to the front, Sir. ”
“Good man, ” barked the Major.
He moved to the next bed, “What’s your problem, Soldier?”
“Chronic gum disease, Sir”
“What treatment are you getting?”
“Five minutes with the wire brush each day. ”
“What’s your ambition?”
“To get the wire brush before the other two, Sir!”