1. A minister walking down a country lane sees a young farmer struggling to load hay back onto a cart. “You look hot, my son,” said the minister, “rest a moment and let me give you a hand.”

2. “No thanks,” said the young man, “my father wouldn’t like it.”

3. “I’m sure he wouldn’t mind,” the minister said. “Everyone is entitled to have a break, so come and have a drink of water.” Again, the young man said that his father would be upset.

4. Losing his patience, the minister said, “Your father must be a slow driver. I’d like to give him a piece of my mind. Tell me where I can find him!”

5. “Well,” replied the young farmer, “Look down. He’s under a load of hay.”