Then Pierce presented a written statement in which Daniel had claimed that no child resulted from the pregnancy.

Margaret identified when she had received that account.

Daniel did not dispute that the words were his, but argued that he had believed the pregnancy would not continue and had relied on information he described as uncertain.

The attorney asked how he had handled the later notice containing the children’s names and birth details.

Daniel said he didn’t remember receiving it.

Records showed delivery through the prescribed channel.