Soldier's Ambition

An army Major visiting the sick soldiers, went to one private and asked, "What's your problem, Soldier?"

- Chronic syphilis, Sir.

- What treatment are you getting?

- Five minutes with the wire brush each day.

- What's your ambition?

- To get back to the front, Sir.

"Good man," said the Major.

He went to the next bed, "What's your problem, Soldier?"

- Chronic piles, Sir.

- What treatment are you getting?

- Five minutes with the wire brush each day.

- What's your ambition?

- To get back to the front, Sir.

"Good man," barked the Major.

He moved to the next bed, "What's your problem, Soldier?"

- Chronic gum disease, Sir

- What treatment are you getting?

- Five minutes with the wire brush each day.

- What's your ambition?

- To get the wire brush before the other two, Sir!