As he stood at the bar for the first time with his son, the proud father said, “Now is a good time to talk about some of the facts of life. Remember. a man that drinks beyond his capacity is no gentleman. To enjoy life you must observe a happy medium. Have a drink occasionally, but never, never, never get drunk. “
“Yes sir, “replied his dutiful son, “but how am I to know when I am drunk?”
“Well, you see those two men over there in the corner?” said the father. “If you were to see four men, you’d know you were drunk. “
“Dad, let me have the keys, “grinned the son. “There’s only one guy over there. “
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