A new recruit in the Navy was being put through the paces by an experienced captain.

“What would you do if a sudden storm sprang up on the starboard?”

“Throw out an anchor, sir,” the recruit replied.

“What would you do if another storm sprang up after?”

“Throw out another anchor, sir.”

“And if another terrific storm sprang up forward, what would you do then?” asked the captain.

“Throw out another anchor, sir.”

“Hold on,” said the captain. “Where are you getting all those anchors from?”

“From the same place you’re getting your storms, sir.”