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WRONGED GIRLS
There is also to be considered the fiction of the law which does not allow a girl to sue for seduction. She can only do so through her father or guardian. And to maintain an action it must be shown that the relationship of master and servant exists. Technically the action is by the father for the loss of his daughter’s services. But if those services cannot be proved the action fails.
The Mercury, 3 March 1934
Rowland checked over his biplane, making sure she had been returned to the shed in good order. The Rule Britannia was a little muddy but otherwise none the worse for landing in the storm.
“We may have to give her a spit shine,” Clyde declared, inspecting the fuselage, “but considering how we landed, she’s not too bad.”
Milton jumped down from the Caterpillar pa
