A clergyman, walking down a country lane, 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 dont you rest a moment, and Ill give you a hand.



No thanks, said the young man. My father wouldnt like it.



Dont 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 slave driver. Tell me where I can find him and Ill give him a piece of my mind!



Well, replied the young farmer, hes under the load of hay.