25/32 Mr.O'Rourke has only got to say one word--either Yes or No. Are you prepared to give any portion of the funds entrusted to you by the Irish people to assist the Boers in their struggle for freedom ?' Mr.Shea was not at all mollified either by the smile or the politeness of her tone. 'Either you will withdraw at once, or we shall have you removed by force.' She smiled at him again--a pitying smile, as if she regretted the petulance of his manner, and turned to the chairman. He sprang forward, apparently with the intention of laying violent hands upon Augusta Groold. Hyacinth Conneally started up to protect her, and the same impulse moved a large part of the audience. |