"Right This Time!"
A young recruit was set on sentry-go, and was, of course, new to his duty. A good-natured comrade brought him a sandwich from the- canteen, and the recruit was about to eat it when the major appeared. As the- officer was in mufti the sentry did not recognise him, and did not salute. The major took In the situation, and asked: "Whit's that?" "A sandwich," replied the recruit ;. "have a bit?"-
"Do j'ou knew who I am?" dsked the major. "Don't fenow you from a crow; perhaps you're the major's coachy." "No, I'm not." "His groom, perhaps." "No; try again." "Perhaps tho old chap himself?"
"Right ''his time," said the major.
" Oh, good gracious," exclaimed the unbelieving sentry, " held the sandwich while I present arms."
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Otago Witness, Issue 2690, 4 October 1905, Page 88
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128"Right This Time!" Otago Witness, Issue 2690, 4 October 1905, Page 88
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