A BRISK INTERCHANGE.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 28 November 1924, Page 3

A BRISK INTERCHANGE.

COUNSEL AND JUDGE. A short, bqt sharp, . exchange of jj words took place in. . the Hamilton | Supreme Couirt on Tuesday afternoon, f Detective O’Brien, of Auckland, was \ giving evidence in a case- of alleged theft of moneys, and was uiarrating an interview which he had with the accused in Mount Eden Gaol. Answering Mr A. Moodv, who appeared for accused, witness said he had not taken down all-the- accused had said, as the latter spoke very quickly. Mr Moody.: Prisoner is not the only one who talks .too quickly. His Honor: I think there are two of you talking quickly. Give the officer a chance to.answer voui* questions.. Mr Moody: Perhaps there are three of us, your Hon ox. His Honor, apparently taking counseLs remarks to himself, said sharply: “lou should not be. impertinent-, Mr Moody. If von have not learned so already, - it is time I taught you.” Mr Moody hastened to explain that bis remarks had no reference to. his Honor. They referred to the accused r.s the third person, whom Detective O’Brien had already stated talked sc fast that, he even beat him. His Honor: T understand what von mean, Mr Moody. And the incident closed.