McWILLIAMS, J., delivered the opinion of the Court.
Two centuries ago Thomas Gray, in his Elegy, spoke of the "short and simple annals of the poor." The annals of the appellees, however, are neither short nor simple, a clear indication that times have changed. Indeed, this episode alone has generated a rather plump dossier.
In October 1969 the appellant (Department) asked the Circuit Court for Cecil County to appoint it the legal guardian of Richard Lee Goodyear...
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