MISUNDERSTOOD.

Observer, Volume XL, Issue 7, 18 October 1919, Page 24

MISUNDERSTOOD.

' A .chemist in a small town is bemoaning the loss of a customer. A lady the other day was in the shop, and had a prescription made up. "How much-is it?" she asked. "Three shillings, madam." "Dear me two and ninepence is all I have with me. Cannot you let me have it for that?" "Really, I could not," said he ot the pills, "but you can pay the next time you are in." p ,, "Oh but suppose I should die.'' laughingly enquired the customer '■Well," replied.the chemist, it would be but a small lossl" © © ® WHAT HE'D DO. A soldier had the reputation of frequently infringing military law. One day, this man was put on sentiy duty. Presently an officer came up to him, and wishing to test him, said: "Let me see your rifle. The man immediately handed it ° V "Well " said the officer, scornfully, "you're a nice sentry to give up your rifle to anyone who asks foi it. What are you going to do

™The sentry suddenly dived in his pockets and whipped out a huge clasp-knife. ,!«„>+ "Stick this into you if you don t srimme back my gun at once, he shouted so ferociously that the ofocer hastily complied with'the demand.