The lato Rev. Dr. E had a somewhat lofty ■way of expressing hini3e!f. In tho course of visiting his parish, he cille.i at tho cottage of an elderly female, who familiarly invited him "to come in by, and sit donii." The doctor, who expected a more respectful salutation, said, in stately tones, -nlended to check anv further attempt at. familiarity, " [ am 11 servant cf the LorJ, covno to speak with you on the concerns o£ your son:." '* Then ys'll bs humble, like yous , Ifiuatov," admirably rejo'm'd thu ceitnger. The doctor i It the repraof cieoply, and ne7er agnin Boiight to inugmfv himself ac the exporsa of h:.s office."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume V, Issue 1310, 28 January 1868, Page 4
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