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A cub reporter for a small town newspaper was sent out on his first assignment one day. He submitted the following report to his editor.
“Mrs. Smith was injured in a one-car accident today. She is recovering in County Hospital with lacerations on her breasts.” The Editor scolded the new reporter, saying. “This is a family paper. We don’t use words like breasts around here. Now go back and write something more appropriate!” The young reporter thought long and hard. Finally he handed the Editor the following report. “Mrs. Smith was injured in a one-car accident today. She is recovering in County Hospital with lacerations on her ( . )( . )”
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