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brought to the Society's notice during the year.

Plaint No.126.

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A girl aged thirteen stated that she had been

sold as a muitsai when a little child. The persons with whom she was living wished to send her to Annam

to a woman who claimed to be her mother. The girl

denied the relationship and said she believed that

she would be forced to become a prostitute. She

sought the protection of the Society, which is now

maintaining her in an orphanage."

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Live

Governor, &c.