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Tales of Bengal

that coolie-recruiter, while it was still dark. I learnt, on enquiry, that that recruiter also had left the village. Do take action quickly."

Surama sat petrified, with the letter in her hand. A little tender face rose before her eyes, and the mischievous smile on its lips seemed to shake its finger at her, saying, "Served you right!"


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