A Marine Story

During a commercial airline flight an old experienced Marine was seated
next to a young mother with a babe in arms. When the baby began crying
during the
descent for landing, the mother began nursing the infant as discreetly
as possible.

The Marine pretended not to notice, and, upon disembarking, he
gallantly offered his
assistance to help with the various baby-related items.

When the young mother expressed her gratitude, the Marine responded,
"Gosh, that's a good looking baby, and he sure was hungry!"

Somewhat embarrassed, the mother explained that her pediatrician said
that the time
spent on the breast would help alleviate pressure in the baby's ears. The Marine
sadly shook his head, and in true Marine fashion exclaimed
"And all these years, I've been chewing gum."