The General No Pattern — 560
A private one day lumbered into the presence of General Thomas and asked for furlough, adding: “General, I wish to go home to see my wife.” “How long is it since you have seen your wife?” inquired the General. “Why,” answered the soldier, “I have not seen my wife for over three months.” “Three months!” remarked General Thomas, “why, I haven’t seen my wife for over three years!” “Well, that may be,” rejoined the other, “but you see, General, me and my wife ain’t of that sort.” The private got his furlough after that rub.