NOT SARCASTIC.
MISPLACED COMPLIMENT. Sir Thomas Mackenzie stated on Wednesday, in the Legislative Council that the indications were that a higher rate of interest would be charged on future loans. ; "On what do you base that" asked the Hon. J. G. Smith. "The hon. gentleman is a great financier," Sir Thomas Mackenzie began,, but was interrupted by Mr Smith, who said: There's no need to be sarcastic. "I'm not. I'm paying you a compliment. And it is not becoming a councillor to be short tempered." "f asked you a question. There's no need to be sarcastic," Mr Smith repeated. "Then please make allowance for any nervousness," said Sir Thomas Mackenzie, "you put me off my train of thought."
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Waipa Post, Volume XXI, Issue 1301, 7 October 1922, Page 8
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118NOT SARCASTIC. Waipa Post, Volume XXI, Issue 1301, 7 October 1922, Page 8
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