Curiosities, Sir, quite out of date, but interesting. Can I tempt you?
_Recruit_ (_with some hesitation_). Well, I thought of joining the
Army, and--
_Foreman_ (_interrupting_). Certainly, Sir. Doctor in that room.
Magistrate in that. Be medically passed and sworn to allegiance while
you wait. (_Ushers Recruit into various Departments--whence he emerges
duly enrolled_.) And now, Sir, which branch of the Service would you
like to see?
_Recruit_. Well, I did think of the Tenth Hussars.
_Foreman_ (_promptly_). Quite right, Sir. First-class Regiment,
commanded by His Royal Highness Field Marshal the Prince of
WALES. (_To Assistant._) Show this gentleman the way to the
outfitting-room--Tenth Hussars.
[_Recruit in less than no time is fitted out. On his return
to the Central Hall he is once more greeted by a principal
official._
_Foreman_. Now, Sir, you would like to learn your drill?
_Recruit_. Well, yes--
_Foreman_. Quite so. We teach it in six easy lessons, at twelve
shillings a lesson. You can pay for it either out of your reserved
pay, or now. If the latter, we allow five per cent. discount.
_Recruit_ (_without hesitation_). I think I will pay it later.
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