The novel says that Mike was discharged because of a disabling wound, and that he didn't know his Pops arranged the discharge.

I thought a disabling wound meant discharge in itself. What do you guys suppose Vito "arranged?"


-A Streetcar Named Desire-

Stanley: You want a shot? (offers liquor)
Blanche: No, I rarely touch it.
Stanley: There's some people that rarely touch it, but it touches them often.