It was painfully evident to the indignant Mother that all was not well with her attractive daughter. To her pointed questions, the girl tearfully admitted that motherhood was approaching and that a close friend of the family was responsible.

With fire in her eyes, the Mother drove over to the friends house and confronted him. The man readily admitted his guilt.

But I have a very good reason. the soon-to-be dad said.

I doubt that Ill ever get married and wanted an heir to leave my fortune to. If your daughter presents me with a daughter, Ill give her $500,000. If she bears me a son, Ill make it a million.

Hearing this our distraught Mother was silent for a while. Then, finally, she gave her reply. Now see here, said the Mother, Thats totally unacceptable. If its a miscarriage, will you at least give her another chance?