In re de Marcellin

The Surrogate.—In this case the stepmother and the aunt of the infant separately apply to be appointed her guardian.

The infant is nine years of age, and has no property, and the stepmother has nothing except what she can earn.

She is, however, accustomed to work, having assisted her husband in supporting the family. She has friends who are willing to assist her in finding employment, and she seems to be confident that she will be able by her exertions to support herself and family, which, as I understand from the evidence, includes another child besides the infant above mentioned ; whether…