Devout Kissing.—John Brown, of Haddington, was the author of the " Marrow of Divinity," and other theological books which are held in high esteem by the Scottish people. Ho courted a lady upward of six years. Jie was so singularly modest and bashful that he never ventured to kiss her. Ono day it. occurred to him that ifc would not bo a bad thing to do. So it is recorded that he said, " Janet, my woman, we've been acquainted now for years, an' -an'—l've never got a kiss yet. D'yo think I may take one, my bonnie lass ?" The reply was wonderfully, characteristic of the Scottish maiden. " Jist. as ye like, John," said she, " only bo becomiu' aud proper wi'it." " Surely, Janet.," said John, " we'll ask a blessin." The blessing was asked, and tho kiss exchanged. "Oh woman," said the enraptured but still devout minister, "Oh, woman, but it's gul'.'; we'll noo return thanks." And they did.
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Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 577, 15 November 1871, Page 2
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