Add to ORKGcutter2 nYears ago in Newfoundland, the "parlour couch" was always covered with "good morocco," which because of its exceptionally fine quality is rather smooth, and consequently slippery. Now as often as not, these "couches" were homemade. In any event, they were stuffed tight and the seat was always rounded. The newly appointed rector was visiting the people of his parish and as he entered one home, to do him honor he was immediately invited into the parlour. The couch was motioned for him to sit on. The new rector, who was not accustomed to these couches (in those days the parlour was restricted to children, and so he was inexperienced in sitting on such seats) was not there long when he began to slide off. Whereupon, the host...