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Synopsis
In The Foundling, the narrative unfolds at the bustling 21st precinct, where Sergeant Waters answers calls and Captain Cronin oversees operations. Harry Frude arrives at the precinct, visibly distressed, seeking guidance about a baby his wife has taken in. The baby, Richie, belongs to a woman named Mrs. Lois Natick, who has vanished after leaving her child with the Frudes. Harry explains that his wife, Cora, was eager to board the baby for a fee, but now they face the dilemma of caring for a child with no sign of the mother.
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