While the soldiers stood at attention during a parade, a private waved to someone in the audience. “Jones, never do that again!” the drill instructor whispered. But a few minutes later, the soldier waved a second time. Back in the barracks after the parade, the DI stormed in and barked for Jones to come front and center. “Son, you knew I was going to see you,” he screamed.  “You knew it was wrong. Aren’t you afraid of me?” 

 

“Yes, sir!” replied Jones. “But you don’t know my mother!”