It was a dark, stormy, night. The Marine was on his first assignment, and it was guard duty.

A General stepped out taking his dog for a walk. The nervous young Private snapped to attention, made a perfect salute, and snapped out Sir, Good Evening, Sir!

The General, out for some relaxation, returned the salute and said Good evening soldier, nice night, isnt it?

Well it wasnt a nice night, but the Private wasnt going to disagree with the General, so the he saluted again and replied Sir, Yes Sir!.

The General continued, You know theres something about a stormy night that I find soothing, its really relaxing. Dont you agree?

The Private didnt agree, but them the private was just a private, and responded Sir, Yes Sir!

The General, pointing at the dog, This is a Golden Retriever, the best type of dog to train.

The Private glanced at the dog, saluted yet again and said Sir, Yes Sir!

The General continued I got this dog for my wife.

The Private simply said Good trade Sir!