Emmons On Preaching

"A young man having preached for the Dr. one day, was anxious to get a word of applause for his labour of love. The grave Dr. however did not introduce the subject, and his young brother was obliged to bait the hook for him.—'I hope, sir, I did not weary your people by the length of my sermon to-day.' 'No sir, not at all; nor by the depth either.' The young man was silent."