At a certain parish church there was an old bellringer who performed his duties regularly, though nearly in his eightieth year.
In his time the old man had seen many changes take place in the church, and was therefore taken aback at the suggestion nade by the new vital that, in consideration of his great age, it was time that he put aside his work.
"Lookee here, sir," said the old one cheerfully. " "I' was born and bred in this pince; and in me time T've seen five vicars of the parish dead, and I would like to make it dozen before I give up my-
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