Case 45.

This case presents a brighter aspect than any which has come before the Society. A young man who had advertised to get his illegitimate child adopted, but who suspected mercenary motives in those who had replied, asked advice of the Society. He was quite willing and anxious to do his duty to both mother and child, but would not marry the girl owing to her untidy habits, which he had observed during a week's visit she had paid to his mother. He now pays maintenance of child regularly, even sending a stamped addressed envelope for receipt. The girl is in a situation and is doing well, and as she realises her defects, and is endeavouring to improve, it is not improbable that a marriage may come about in time.