A newspaper reporter approached an official of the Ministry of Information and inquired whether 'British troops had gone into action. “ I’m sorry, I cannot say,” replied the official. “ Well, they’re in position, aren’t they? ” pressed the reporter. “ I’m sorry, I cannot say.” ‘‘ Is a statement likely to be made soon? ” “ I’m sorry, I cannot say.” The reporter gave it up. Just as he was about to leave the room, the other called him back. “ Don’t quote me,” he requested. Jim: “Of course Napoleon was a great general.” Jack: “But Wellington licked him.” Jim; “Yes. but Napoleon was only half his size.”
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Evening Star, Issue 23729, 9 November 1940, Page 19
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