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Otago Daily Times, Issue 22203, 5 March 1934, Page 16

A recent case in a Pans court had all the appearance of a matrimonial comedy. A viscountess, whose name was* not published, sued her husband, a member of one of the oldest noble families in France, for failing tokeep up payment of ration allowance of £2O a month. There was, of course, nothing unusual in such a case. But the. separated husband and wife appeared in court arm in arm, and were very hurt when they were told to sit apart The court was informed- that; "for the honour of the family name," husband and wife, in spite of the separation order, lived under the same , roof and had meals at the same table. The children knew .nothing of the legal relationship of their parents. The. viscount admitted the charge, but explained that he paid the rent and other household expenses. When the husband was fined by the court and ordered to pay the " ration allowance," the viscountess gaye him a smile of evident satisfaction and triumph. He courteously bowed to. her, gave her his arm, and escorted her but of .court. ■;..; , .