'The Salute'

A young Ensign was passed by a Seaman, who failed to salute. The Ensign called him back, and said sternly:

"You did not salute me. For this you will immediately salute two hundred times."

At this moment the Captain came up.

"What's all this?"

…he exclaimed, seeing the poor Seaman about to begin. The Ensign explained…

"This ignoramus failed to salute me, and as a punishment, I am making him salute two hundred times."

"Quite right," replied the Captain, smiling. "But do not forget, sir, that upon each occasion you are to salute in return."