considered in the next chapter. FOOTNOTES: [26] The Questionnaire on the Deserted Family (see p. 395 sq. of Richmond's Social Diagnosis) has already been mentioned as suggesting lines of investigation. It will also be found useful at the stage of summing up knowledge gained and seeing in what direction it points. [27] The state of New York is an exception, as it grants only limited divorce for desertion. [28] See p. 57. [29] See p. 132 sq. concerning court reconciliations. [30] See Baldwin, Wm. H.: "The Most Effective Methods of Dealing with Cases of Desertion and Non-support," _Journal American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology_, November, 1917. [31] See p. 169 sq. [32] See p. 127. VII THE DETAILS OF TREATMENT (Continued) There remains a fourth classification under treatment, of cases which demand even more individualized care and therefore more extended comment than those just considered. 4. Man's Whereabouts Known; Man Willing to Return.--Here the question to determine is whether it is going to be a desirable thing for the man to re-enter the home and, if so, when. This does not always lie within the power of the case worker to decide; the couple may and often do resolve their differences for the time being without reference to her opinion. But she can often hasten, defer, or even prevent the reconciliation. Careful consideration must be given the elements involved: What causes probably operated to bring about the rupture in family relations? If there have been other desertions what does their history show? Is the man's willingness to return a sign of real change of heart and purpose, or is he merely afraid of punishment? Are his habits such as to make him a fit inmate of the home? Is he capable of supporting the family? Can any adjustment of temperaments be made which will lessen incompatibility? Is the wife willing to have him return? What are her motives? Has she enough firmness of character to carry out a plan to which she has agreed? These are only a few of the questions to which the social worker needs to know the answer, if the decision is to be a wise one.