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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 144, 11 February 1916, Page 4 (Supplement)

'THE YOUNG IDEA." Sir Edward Carson, whoso draraat c resignation from the Cab-net created such a sensation the other day, related a delightful story some time ago concerning his son, which shown the contempt that " the young idea" has for parental honours. It was not long after Sir Edward had relinquished the important post of Solicitor-General, and he was addressing an audience on the methods for examining the candidates for the services. "1 had a hoy." said Sir Edward, "who went through that ordeal. ' waited outside until it was over. When mv son came out. I asked what hr. heen said to him. " A lot of rot,' he repred. 'They asked me if my father was the Solici-tor-General, and when I said that he was, they wanted to know why I wasn't following in his footstep. f replied that, perhaps, after T Lud failed ;it this ioh, I would take <t*|ip."