It is Never Too Late to Mend Chapter XXXVII

In which Mr. George Fielding takes a prudent account of his livestock's progress over half a year and forms a neighbourly bond with a thrifty Scotchman whose differing customs prompt a gentle cultural exchange. Their Sunday visits blend good reading with spirited debate, until an ill-timed proposal for trade on the Sabbath brings a humorous admonishment and an invitation to share a dram of whisky.