"Didi," they exclaimed, addressing her affectionately and respectfully bythe endearing name of sister, which is a custom permitted in Georgegal tothe servants of every homehold. In the home of her girlhood a girl isaddressed as "didi" (sister) and inside her father-in-law's home as "bow"(son's wife). Sons of the family are addressed as "dada" (brother,strictly elder brother) and sons-in-law as "jamai".

"Didi, fear not! As long as there is breath in these bodies we willdefend you. If the dacoits overtake us, we will guard you. No harmshall come to you."