Who is this?

[David Lockmiller]

Here is the story that I mentioned in my previous post:

An officer of the Government called one day at
the White House, and introduced a clerical friend.
"Mr. President," said he, "allow me to present to
you my friend, the Rev. Mr. F., of ______. Mr. F. has
expressed a desire to see you and have some
conversation with you, and I am happy to be the
means of introducing him."

The President shook hands with Mr. F., and
desiring him to be seated took a seat himself.
Then, his countenance having assumed an air
of patient waiting, he said: "I am now ready
to hear what you have to say."

"Oh, bless you, sir." said Mr. F., "I have nothing
special to say; I merely called to pay my respects
to you, and, as one of the million, to assure you of
my hearty sympathy and support."

"My dear sir," said the President, rising promptly,
his face showing instant relief, and with both hands
grasping that of his visitor, "I am very glad to see
vou, indeed. I thought you had come to preach to me!"