Fantastic Fables

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.”