The independent-reporter., 1922-02-23
uontluued from Last Week.
CHAPTER Xxx.
III. Coming Of Noreen.

hiding the regular troops in the
Ind She had been III for n week
hare nearing Kingston, and wher
Regent reached the harbor she
| in bad WAY. The ships doctor
| dr>pondenl over her; bul he was
beond.rate man, and fclt that per-
i an island doctor might give her
? hope. When she Was carried
bre she WIS at once removed to
home Of the general comneading
kpanl>h Town, and there a local
or saw her. She was thin and
N and her eyes only told of the
krgle going on between life and
b..
lyhat is her name?' asked the resi-
doctor.
Eorecn Balfe,' WIS the reply of the
b, dortor ~ good old Irish name,
|lsh you can see she comes of the
|pr ranks of life. leave her in
4 hands. I'm ships medico, ami
Is now ashore"
Is they left the room together they
Shcila and one of the daughters
HE house. I've come ia see the
woman from the ship If may"
|ia said. i've Just heard about
and I'd like 10 be OF use"
Die resident doctor looked mt her
b admiration. She was the most
kpIruouS figure in the island, and
beauty WAS fine support TO her
Shh and reputation. 1t WIS like
TO be kind in this frank way.
hm can he of great use II you
he said. "Ihe fever Is not IN
iouS, I'm glad TO say. So you need
e no fear of being with heron
punt Of olhers."
have m fear" responded Shella
a friendly smile. "Hnd | will go 10
DoU~no If you don't mind. Fd
Fer 10 90 alone she added ms She
The doctor was coming with her.
fhe eyes Of he sick woman opened
ookcd AT Sheila. There shot into
|n look Of horror and relief In
! II such ihing might be. \ sud
energy inspired her and she drew
self up in bed, her face gone
Sly.
ion are Sbeila Boync, aren't you?"
asked In a low. haIfguttural note.
am Shcila Llyn," was the aston
d reply,
lis the same thing" came the re-
nse, "You are the daughter of
is Boyno."
heIla turned pale. Who WIS this
'an that knew her and her history?
What is Your namef" she asked
" real name-what is IL"
Wy name Is Norecn Balfe; 1t wns
zen Eoyne."
nr moment Shrila could not got
behring's The heavy scent of the
ers coming In at the window al
U Suiloratcd her. She seemed to
grip of herself. Presently she
e an effort ut composure. mo
Boync' You were, then, tie sec
wifi" of Erris Boyne?"
was his second wife. Ills first
was Your mothcr--you are like
molhcr.' Norecn said in agita-
he meaning WAS clcnr. Shella laid
'arp hand Oh herself. Don't get
'oa' She urged with kindly feel
Tie is dead and gone"
rs he is dcad and gone"
" moment NQrccn seemed to
Tor mastery of her stark emotion,
Hbrl'a said, lie stiIl. II is all
: iIr cannot hurt us now"
he Other shook her head in protest.
ao'' here 10 forget and | find you
$ daughter"
on md nore than his daughter
hn1 his first wife and you find
one that Killed him"
ne ono that Killed him!" said the
nan greatly troubled. "lIow did
Snow that?'
~ ID" world knows It. He was
'''N'n four years and since then
'as hren mutinecr, q treasure
.t'' PLANTER and a savior of these
IDS I"
" N''N woman fell back in exhaus-
Al HAT moment the servant en-
y win pitcher of lime juice.
VA h'Id a glass OF the liquid TO
stark lips.
'''"@ >he said In n low. kind
: anu She poured slowly into the
"N mouth The c0oling draught.
'"""l' later Noreen raised herself
agaln.
VI are here that matter" she said.
W, ~ ! came IN forgct!"
"0at do YOU renember?" asked
:, ,V'h'mbcr all---how he died I"
y, aa''h'y Sheila had a desire 70
w. w.. a'oNd. This woman--did this
! % ''cn SEE Erris Boyne die?
a, "e present when the deed was
ster. ' = ;"
ae ,an ST stroke did it-mly one, and
/, = 'Ae log" She made mo-
4roa u striking, and sluddered,
- 1tT eyes with trembling hands.