English Original
The Second World War had begun, and John wanted to join the army. However, he was only 16 years old, and the rule required boys to be over 18 to enlist. When the army doctor examined him, John claimed he was 18.
John's brother had joined the army just a few days earlier and had been examined by the same doctor. Remembering the older boy's family name, the doctor was surprised when he saw John's papers.
"How old are you?" he asked.
"Eighteen, sir," said John.
"But your brother was eighteen, too," said the doctor. "Are you twins?"
"Oh, no, sir," said John, his face turning red. "My brother is five months older than I am."
中文翻译
第二次世界大战爆发，约翰想参军。然而，他只有十六岁，而规定要求男孩年满十八岁才能入伍。当军医给他体检时，约翰声称自己已经十八岁了。
约翰的哥哥几天前刚入伍，并且是同一位军医做的检查。医生还记得那个年长男孩的姓氏，因此当他看到约翰的表格时，感到非常惊讶。
"你多大了？"他问道。
"十八岁，长官。"约翰说。
"可你的哥哥也是十八岁，"医生说，"你们是双胞胎吗？"
"哦，不是的，长官，"约翰脸红了，说道，"我哥哥比我大五个月。"