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The go-between is a necessary formality in

all Chinese marriages, and even as a profession

carries no stigna. There is no recognised profession

for dealing in children, but it is unavoidable that

a go-between who has brought two parties together

for a transaction, (in full accordance with the

accepted and universal custom, as explained in the

despatches) should look for some recompense for the

trouble taken. Professional child dealers do of

course exist: but they work underground only and

are carefully watched for by the Government and the whole community. Lieut.-Commander Haslewood's view

is clearly a confusion of go-betweens for marriages

and for other purposes. The marriage go-between

business is open and "recognised" as Lieut.-Com.

Haslewood states: but even in this connection there

is nothing in the nature of a market, as he seems

to insinuate. The go-between simply fills her proper place in the marriage ceremonies.

Irregularities in the Po Leung Kuk cannot but be expected: girls occasionally contrive to communi- cate with undesirable people by letters thrown from windows, and dishonest servants have given trouble.

The details of every case which enters the

Institution must be known to every one interested:

and it is easy for almost anyone to trade on inexperience and to claim credit and a reward for release, when enquiry ends in release. Brothel mistresses also keep a watch for desirable prosti- tutes who may be passed after detention.

This kind of trouble is inseparable from the

class of woman and the nature of the work dealt

with; and requires constant vigilance on the part

of the Committee. But if Lieut.-Com. Haslewood