ONE AT A TIME.

War Wit, Volume 1, Issue 6, 1 July 1941, Page 11

ONE AT A TIME.

At the recruiting depot sergeant was taking particulars from a recruit. Sergeant: “Are you married?” Recruit: “Yes, sir.” S.: “Any children?” R. “Yes, five girls and three boys.” S. “Eight altogether?” R.: “No, sir; one at a time!” Thus was a record multiple-birth story outdoing the “Quins” spoiled.

*< * * It is revealed that when two transports arrived at Wellington recently, a number of people, telegraphed their friends to the effect that “ twins arrived this morning.” From this date, any parents announcing the birth of twins- will have to furnish convincing proof that they are not harbouring a couple of ocean liners. * * * Recruit Officer: Well, young man, what do you want to be? Youth: A returned soldier, sir.