snowyday Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 "from the forties" The sergeant was trying to train an awkward squad of recruits from New Jersey. “Ten shun! About turn!†he roared. Then, as he viewed the hopeless mix-up, he went on: “As you were!†Most of the men shuffled into the last position, but Private Jones stood still, looking vacantly ahead. “You!†snapped the sergeant. I said “As you were!†“I ‘eard, sarge,†replied Jones, un-happily, “but ‘ow were I?†* * * Snowyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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