水雷課の機転により
新設された橋梁は陥落を免れ、
橋梁修繕班は週末出勤を免れた。

―――道路保全課の職員より

Thanks to the wit of the Torpedo & Mine Section members:

1. The newly-built bridge narrowly escaped being destroyed.
2. The Bridge Repair Unit members narrowly escaped spending the weekend at work.

---Quote of a staff member of the Road Management Section