A SECOND LOOK
An Irishman of age 41 was swept by patriotic fervor and endeavored to enlist in the army. Although the recruiting sergeant saw that this man would make a good soldier, he could not accept any man over age 38. So the sergeant said, “Listen, fella, are you sure of your age? Suppose you go home and think it over, and then come back tomorrow.” Next day the Irishman returned. The sergeant asked, “Well, how old are you now?” The hopeful recruit said, “I was wrong yesterday. Sure, I’m 38; it’s me old mother who’s 41.” 2500 Anecdotes For All Occasions
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