human
Well, shepherd, I wish you joy; I know you will be sorry to gain any advantage by the death of a neighbor; but old Wilson, my clerk, was so infirm, and I trust so well prepared, that there is no reason to be sorry for his death. I have been to pray by him, but he died while I staid. I have always intended you should succeed to his place: it is no great matter of profit, but every little is something.
gpt
No great matter, sir, cried the shepherd;
human
I am glad of this little circumstance, said Mr. Jenkins,
gpt
More than you would expect, replied he,
human
gpt
I think, returned Mr. Johnson,
human
I recollect that in the conversation I had with the shepherd on the hill yonder, he told me you had no Sunday School.
gpt
I am sorry to say we have none, said the minister.
human
I do what I can to remedy this misfortune by public catechising; but having two or three churches to serve, I can not give so much time as I wish to private instruction; and having a large family of my own, and no assistance from others, I have never been able to establish a school.
gpt
There is an excellent institution in London, said Mr. Johnson,
human
continued he,
gpt
Fifty shillings a year, sir.
human
It is in a sad tattered condition; is there not a better to be had in the village?
gpt
That in which the poor clerk lived, said the clergyman,
human
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That will be very convenient, replied Mr. Johnson;
human
gpt
I think, said the shepherd,
human
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Very well, said Mr. Johnson,
human
gpt
About three pounds,
human
Now, continued Mr. Johnson,
gpt
human
True, sir, said Mr. Jenkins,
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The shepherd was too much moved to speak, and Mary could hardly sob out,
human
Oh, sir! you are too good; indeed this house will do very well.
gpt
It may do very well for you and your children, Mary, said Mr. Johnson, gravely,
human
continued he,
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Not rich, sir? cried the shepherd;
human
How can I ever be thankful enough for such blessings? And will my poor Mary have a dry thatch over her head? and shall I be able to send for the doctor when I am like to lose her? Indeed my cup runs over with blessings; I hope God will give me humility.