TOO TALKATIVE.

War Wit, Volume 1, Issue 4, 1 May 1941, Page 8

TOO TALKATIVE.

One of the up-country boys badly wanted week-end leave, and approached his O.C. company. He was informed that he was required for duty, and so could not go out. A few hours later, while the company was on parade, a telegram arrived for the “leave seeker.” O.C. called him from the ranks to collect the telegram,, and said he hoped the news was good. Telegram read: “Come home quickly. Mum ill.” Signed Dad. O.C. noticed a sad expression on the man’s face, and expressed his regret. “I hope you don’t think I’m putting one over you, Sir,” said the recipient, and, handing the telegram to his 0.C., he added: “Look, it’s even Dad’s writing, Sir!” Later the O.C. had a good laugh when the lad confessed that his “cobber” had sent the wire, but the leave watf not granted. * * ❖