The Taotful Quaker.
Some time ago there lived a gentleman of indolent habits who spent his time visiting .among his friends.. After wearing out his-welcome in his own neighbourhood he thought he would visit an-old "Quaker ' sad some 20 .miles distant. •. . '
-On his arrival, he- was, cordially received by the Quaker, who, thinking " tlic visitor had taken much pains to come so far-fo see him,, treated him with a great deal of attention end -politeness -for several days?. As ,the visitor- .-showed no signs of leaving the Quaker became uneasy, but bore it with patience until the eighth day, when ho "saia to huff, "My friend, I am afraid thee will never come again."
"Oh. yes, I shall," said the visitor. "1 have enjoyed my visit very rmr/ii, and shall certainly come again!"' "But," said the Quaker, "it" thee will never leave, how»can thee come again ?'*"• -
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Otago Witness, Issue 2722, 16 May 1906, Page 79
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146The Taotful Quaker. Otago Witness, Issue 2722, 16 May 1906, Page 79
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