When a car skidded on wet pavement and struck a light pole, several bystanders ran over to help. A woman was first to reach the victim, but a man, a retired colonel, rushed in, pushed her back and barked,
"Step aside, lady," said he, I've had a course in first aid."
The woman watched his procedures for a few minutes, and then tapped him on the shoulder.
"Pardon me, but when you get to the part about calling a doctor," said she, "I'm right here ..."