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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16591, 13 November 1919, Page 6

A VACANT SEAT. There was once a very long-winded preacher, who took for his text the subject of “The Prophets.” He first dealt with the major prophets, and he talked and talked. Then he took up the minor prophets, until he wearied everyone. Just when the congregation thought he had finished, he cried out: “And where shall we place Malachi?” ‘ A worshipper in the gallery, who fancied ho had had enough, got up and retorted: “You can place him in my seat. I’m off.”