One ’of the witnesses in a case being heard in the country court was a small boy of eight, who nad been called to give evidence on behalf of his father. When he stepped into the witness box he created something of a sensation. His hat came down over his eyes, the, tails of his coat reached nearly to the floor, and his trousers were "so long that the knees were round his ankles.. Even the judge could not contain his mirth. “Why do you come here dressed like that?’' he inquired. The youngster felt in his pocket, produced a summons, and, with a dignified air,. Eointed out the words: “To appear hi is father’s suit.”
Puzzled Parent: “Why are you and your little sister always "quarrelling? ”1 Small Boy: “I don’t know, unless X take after j’ou ami she takes jftejc
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Evening Star, Issue 20318, 29 October 1929, Page 9
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142Page 9 Advertisements Column 5 Evening Star, Issue 20318, 29 October 1929, Page 9
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