An Engaged Young Man's Difficulty.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 4419, 12 July 1884, Page 5

An Engaged Young Man's Difficulty.

On Saturday, April 12, a young man of respectable appoaranco came before Mr Chance, at Lamboth Police Court, and said " Your Worship, I want you to help me about my young woman." Mr Chance—l will if I can, but it is rather a strange request. Let me know more about it. Applicant—Well, 1 am engaged to bo married to a young woman living at Peckham. On Thursday night I went to her house to see her, but sho was not at home. Aftor 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 feol in"lined. . Mr Chanco—But how can I assist you ? If jour 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 havo 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 Kan. (Renewed laughter.) Mr Chance—You appear to be rather simple in such a matter. I fancy you are afraid of a broach of promise case against you ; but if you can prove what you have stated to me you/need not fear. Applicant—Vo.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.