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How far to the town

A unit of soldiers was marching a long dusty march across the rolling prairie. It was a hot blistering day and the men, longing for water and rest, were impatient to reach the next town.

A rancher rode past.

«Say, friend», called out one of the men, «how far is it to the next town?»

«Oh, a matter of two miles or so, I reckon,» called back the rancher. Another long hour dragged by, and another rancher was encountered.

«How far to the next town?» the men asked him eagerly.

«Oh, a good two miles.»

A nearly half hour longer of marching, and then a third rancher. «Hey, how far’s the next town?»

«Not far,» was the encouraging answer, «only about two miles.»

«Well,» sighed the optimistic sergeant, «thank God, we’re holding our own, anyhow!»



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