A LESSON IN MANNERS



One morning there was a loud knock at Dean Swift's door. The servant
opened it. A man who was outside handed her a fine duck that had lately
been killed, and said,--"Here's a present for the Dean. It's from Mr.
Boyle."

Then, without another word, he turned and walked away.

A few days afterward the man came again. This time he brought a
partridge. "Here's another bird from Mr. Boyle."

Now, Mr. Boyle was a sporting neighbor who spent a good deal of time
in shooting. He was a great admirer of Dean Swift, and took pleasure
in sending him presents of game.

The third time, the man brought a quail. "Here's something else for
the Dean," he said roughly, and tossed it into the servant's arms.

The servant complained to her master. "That fellow has no manners,"
she said.

"The next time he comes," said the Dean, "let me know, and I will go
to the door."

It was not long until the man came with another present. The Dean went