THE DRESSED TURKEY.
One of the parhh sent one morn— A farmer kind and able — A nice fat turkey, raised on corn, To grace the pastor's table.
The farmer’s lad went with the fowl, And thus addressed the pastor ; 11 Dear me, if I ain’t tired J Here is A gobbler from my master. 1 ’
The pastor said ; “ Thou shouldsfc not thus Present the fowl to mo ; Come take my chair, and for me act, And I will act for thee.”
The preacher’s chair received the boy, The fowl the pasior took— Went out with it and then came in, With pleasant smile and look. And to his young pro Urn he said • “ Dear air, my honored master Presents this turkey, and his beat Respects to you, his pastor.”
“ Good [ ” said the boy ; “ your master i A gentleman and spbolar ! My thanks to him, and for yourself. Here is a half a dollar ! ”
The pastor felt around his mouth A most peculiar twitching ; And, to the gobbler holding fast, H? “ bolted ” for the kitchen.
He gave the turkey to the pook f And came back in a minute, The took the youngster’s hand and left A half a dollar in it.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1714, 22 March 1888, Page 4
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201THE DRESSED TURKEY. Temuka Leader, Issue 1714, 22 March 1888, Page 4
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