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The Parish Minister was on a visit of condolence to Mrs Scott, the widow of one of his congregation.  A short church service having been arranged, the question of appropriate music arose.  Had Mrs Scott any special preferences?  No, she had no suggestions to make.  Finally the Minister asked "Well then, Mrs Scott, what about 'Now the labourers task is o'er'?"

"Oh!" cried Mrs Scott in alarm.  "That'll no dae ava!  John wis nane o yir labourers.  He wis a foreman at the Gasworks!"