Talking at assembly
May 30th, 2008 | By Ian Poulton | Category: MinistryResplendent in his clerical suit and gaiters, the bishop stood before the assembled children of the school and in deep episcopal voice, tuned by years of port and cigars, boomed out over the children’s heads.
“I will give sixpence to anyone who can tell me who I am?”
The hand of a little boy near the front was raised and a trembling voice said, “Please sir, you are God”.
The bishop look bemused, but managed a kindly smile.
“I’m not, young man, but here’s a shilling”.
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