An Engaged Young Man's Difficulty.

Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 59, 19 July 1884, Page 5

An Engaged Young Man's Difficulty.

On Saturday, April 12, a young man of re spectable appearance came before Mr Chance, at Lambeth Police Court, and said — " Your Worship, I want you to help me about my young woman." Mr Chance — I will if I can, but it is rather a strange request. Let me know more about it. Applicant— Well, 1 am engaged to be married to a young woman living at Peckham. On Thursday night I went to her house to see her, but she was not at home. After hunting about from one place to another, I found my young woman in company with another man, drinking together. What am I to do ? I have promised to marry her ; but, if she is keeping company with another man, I don't feel inclined. Mr Chance— But how can I assist you ? If your young woman acts in such a way you will have little difficulty in breaking off the match. Applicant — Yes, sir; but then don't let me marry her. [Loud laughter.l Mr Chance— l have no power in the matter. It is in your hands as to whether you perform your promise or not. Applicant — I thought you could have given me an order so as to prevent my being married, as she went out with another man. (Renewed laughter.) j Mr Chance — You appear to be rather simple in such a matter. I fancy you are afraid of a breach of promise case against you ; but if you can prove what you have stated to me you need not fear. Applicant — Ve.y well, then, I need not marry her. [Continued laughter.] Mr Chance— Certainly not. Applicant— That's all right. He then left the court, evidently very greatly satisfied.