A Clergyman Who Could Not See
The most ingenious, practical sarcasm ever made use of was that of the late Rev. Robert Hall, addressed to a clergyman who had obtained a lucrative living after a change of religious opinions. Mr. Hall had pressed him hard upon the question of Church Reform. The gentleman's constant answer to the arguments addressed to him was: “I can't see it.” “I don't see it.” “I can't see that at all.” Mr. Hall took a letter from his pocket and wrote on the back of it with his pencil, in small letters, the word God. He then covered it with a piece of gold. “I must wish you good-morning, sir,” said Mr. Hall, and left him to his meditations.