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The Laws Of The Medes And Persians |
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Wagstaffe listened with an appearance of absorbed interest. Finally he said-- "These are very important questions, Mr. Waddell, and you acted quite rightly in laying them before me. I will consult the Deputy Assistant Instructor in Military Etiquette, and will obtain a written answer to your inquiries." "Oh, thanks awfully, sir!" exclaimed Waddell. The result of Captain Wagstaffe's application to the mysterious official just designated was forthcoming next day in the form of a neatly typed document. It was posted in the Ante-room (the C.O. being out at dinner), and ran as follows:-- SALUTES YOUNG OFFICERS, HINTS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF The following is the correct procedure for a young officer in charge of an armed party upon meeting-- [1] A Staff Officer riding a bicycle. Correct Procedure.--If marching at attention, order your men to march at ease and to light cigarettes and eat bananas. Then, having fixed bayonets, give the order: Across the road--straggle! [2] A funeral. Correct Procedure.--Strike up Tipperary, and look the other way. [3] A General Officer, who strolls across your Barrack Square precisely at the moment when you and your Platoon have got into mutual difficulties. Correct Procedure.--Lie down flat upon your face (directing your platoon to do the same), cover your head with gravel, and pretend you are not there. SPECIAL CASES |
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