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ANerrand boy was often sent by his master to carry presents to Dean Swift. The Dean would send a message of thanks to the master, but never gave the boy anything.
One day the boy carried a big fish to the Dean, which his master had caught in fishing. Pushing open the doorof the Dean’s study, he said rudely: “My master sends you a fish.
“That is not the way to come in,” said the Dean. “Sit down, and I will show you how to behave.”
The boy sat down, and the Dean, going outside, knocked at the door, bowed, and said: “My master, Sir, presents his compliments to you and begs you to accept this fish.
“Indeed,” cried the boy, “then give your master my best thanks, and here’s half-a-crown for yourself.” The Dean smiled and took the hint.
— CEATH