The war weary soldier asked, "Please, ma'am, may I sit in that seat? " The soldier walked away, determined to find a place to rest, but after another trip down to the end of the train, found himself again facing the woman with the dog. An English gentleman sitting across the aisle spoke up, "You know, sir, you Americans do seem to have a penchant for doing the wrong thing. " "From the top of my head to my sash, I have nothing to declare, my son",he replied.