LEADING AT DEALING.
"Deacon White," said Parson Jackson, softly, "will you lead us in prayer?"
' There was no answer. "Deacon White" —this time in a little louder voice—"will.'you lead?"
Still no response. Evidently the deacon was slumbering. Parson Jackson made a third appeal and ■ raised his voice to a high pitch that succeeded in arousing .the drowsy man. "Deacon White, will you lead?" The deacon, in bewilderment, rubbed his heavy eyes and blurted out: "Lead yourself—l just dealt."
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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 30, 5 February 1927, Page 21
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78LEADING AT DEALING. Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 30, 5 February 1927, Page 21
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