Fishing For A Compliment
A YOUNG man having preached for the doctor one day, was anxious to get a
word of applause for his labor of love. The grave doctor, however, did
not introduce the subject, and his younger brother was obliged to bait
the hook for him. I hope, sir, I did not weary your people by the
length of my sermon to-day?--No, sir, not at all; nor by the depth
either! The young man was silent.