DEEPLY MOVED.
In one of the Liverpool churches a well-known preacher had been pleading most eloquently the cause of a home mission. After the service a collection in aid of the above was to be made at the door. On his way down the aisle a member of the congregation, a rich old bachelor, tapped a friend excitedly on the shoulder.
"For goodness sake." he whispered, "lend me some money. T have none with me. I have never heard so touching a sermon. lam deeply moved." The worthy man addressed fumbled in liis pocket, remarking :
"I'm afraid I've only v a pound or two."
"A pound or two ! " almost shrieked Hi" bachelor. "Why. T want n shilling at the most ! "
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Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2662, 2 June 1908, Page 2
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