He was a mine-sweeper, and, home on leave, was feeling a bit groggy. He called to see a doctor, who examined him thoroughly.
You're troubled with your throat, you say? said the doctor.
Aye, aye, sir, said the sailor.
Have you ever tried gargling it with salt and water? asked the doctor.
The mine-sweeper groaned.
I should say so! he said. "I've been torpedoed seven times!"