A man who had volunteered for the Army and then thought better was late to
report to the recep-tion center. When asked by the recruiting officer about
explanations, he pleaded for a little more time to settle his affairs.
"All right, I'll give you three more days," the officer said, "and
no more."
"Okay," said the prospective serviceman, "I'll take Christmas,
Fourth of July and New Year's."