Would you take a walk, Mary?

A certain Scotch beadle fell in love with the manse housemaid, but was at a loss for an opportunity to declare himself. One Sunday, however, when his duties were ended, he mustered courage to say:

“Would you take a walk, Mary?”

He led her to the churchyard, and, pointing with his finger, got out, “My folks lie there, Mary; would you like to lie there?”

The grave hint was taken, and she afterwards became his wife.

Beadle = Elder.

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