A clergyman walking down a country lane and sees
a young farmer struggling to load hay back onto a
cart after it had fallen off. “You look hot, my
son,” said the cleric. “Why don't you rest a moment,
and I'll give you a hand.”

“No thanks,” said the young man. “My father wouldn't
like it.”

“Don't be silly,” the minister said. “Everyone is
entitled to a break. Come and have a drink of water.”

Again the young man protested that his father would be
upset. Losing his patience, the clergyman said, “Your
father must be a real tyrant. Tell me where I can find him,
and I'll give him a piece of my mind!”

“Well,” replied the young farmer, “he's under the load of hay.”