One constantly hears of some poor girl having been persuaded into marrying an individual, who deserted her a few days after the ceremony. Her trinkets and little savings go with the absconding husband, needless to say.
Why seduce? says the scamp; it is much easier to marry the girl.
The forsaken one may console herself with the reflection that all is lost save honour.
It is certainly a consolation.
While I was in Michigan, the Detroit detectives were in search of a man who was claimed by seventeen wives, all lawful, robbed, and abandoned.
I extract from a Chicago paper the following evidence, full of originality and humour. The plaintiff is at the bar, being examined:
"What is your husband's occupation?" asked counsel.
"Habitual drunkenness, sir."
"I refer to your husband's profession."