The Life-Savers故事

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The Life-Savers故事
            SEVENTY-FIVE Men presented themselves before the President of the
            Humane Society and demanded the great gold medal for life-saving.
            "Why, yes," said the President; "by diligent effort so many men
            must have saved a considerable number of lives.  How many did you
            save?"
            "Seventy-five, sir," replied their Spokesman.
            "Ah, yes, that is one each - very good work - very good work,
            indeed," the President said.  "You shall not only have the
            Society's great gold medal, but its recommendation for employment
            at the various life-boat stations along the coast.  But how did you
            save so many lives?"
            The Spokesman of the Men replied:
            "We are officers of the law, and have just returned from the
            pursuit of two murderous outlaws."