Two Mile Run

"Two Mile Run"*

*Our Army physical-training program requires us to
run two miles every other day in platoon formation.
Being somewhat older than the other soldiers, I
have trouble running faster than a ten-minute mile.

During a recent run, I was finding it difficult to complete
the two miles without stopping, so I raised my hands
high above my head to expand my diaphragm and
gain my second wind. Suddenly I heard a voice from behind me say,

"Forget it, sergeant, we don't take prisoners."

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"Learning to Swim"*

*A member of the Country Club asked the lifeguard
how he might go about teaching a young lady to
swim. "It takes considerable time and technique."
replied the guard. "First you must take her into the
water, then place one arm about her waist, hold her
tightly, then take her right arm and raise it very slowly..."

"This is certainly most helpful." said the member.
"I know that my sister will appreciate it."

"Your sister?" said the lifeguard. "In that case,
just push her into the deep end of the pool. She'll learn in a hurry."
Received on Wed Jan 28 08:20:03 2009