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• 44 Lofty ” was a vegetarian when he enlisted. But in the army, where there is not such a great variety, one is apt to tire of vegetables and one day “ Lofty was seen thoroughly enjoying a nice piece of lean steak. 44 I thought you were a vegetarian, 4 Lofty,’ ” remarked one of his mates. 44 So I am,” “ Lofty” replied, still eating the steak. “ The bullock that this steak came from was fed entirely on vegetables so I’m merely taking my vegetables in concentrated form.” * * * A special constable was on duty in the city. Soon after the sirens went he noticed an incendiary bomb on the Bank of England. He rang the bell. A perfectly attired flunkey opened the door. The constable said: “Do you know that there is an incendiary bomb on your roof?” “ I thank you, sir,” replied the flunkey. Then, turning to A.R.P. workers in the background, he said: * • “ Gentlemen, there is an incendiary on the roof.” As he closed the door he politely dismissed the “ special ” with “ I thank you, sir.” - . \ . '7 / ■■■ #* * * *