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In one of our courts recently, a nine -year old boy was placed on the witness stand, but before he began to testify, the defendant's counsel objected, and would not allow him to give his evidence, asking the Court to pass an opinion on his intelligence and his idea of the responsibility of an oath. I " Question him on those points," was the Judge's reply. "How old are you?" began the lawyer. " Nine years old." " Work, or go to school ?" "Do both — sell papers and flowers." " Do you know what an oath is ?" "Tell the truth in this case, sure." " Now, if you should not state the truth and tell a lie, what would become of you in the next world ?" The boy, after hesitating awhile, answered : "I don't know what will become of me in this world, let alone the next." " Proceed, Mr. Attorney," said the Judge, " tho boy seems to have more than ordinary intelligence."

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Evening Post, Volume XLIV, Issue 74, 24 September 1892, Page 1 (Supplement)

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NON-COMMITTAL. Evening Post, Volume XLIV, Issue 74, 24 September 1892, Page 1 (Supplement)

NON-COMMITTAL. Evening Post, Volume XLIV, Issue 74, 24 September 1892, Page 1 (Supplement)

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