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There lived near the home of Karuska, where the Master lodged, a Syrian woman who had heard much of Jesus as a great healer and teacher, and on this Sabbath afternoon she came over, bringing her little daughter. The child, about twelve years old, was afflicted with a grievous nervous disorder characterized by convulsions and other distressing manifestations.  

There lived near the home of Karuska, where the Master lodged, a Syrian woman who had heard much of Jesus as a great healer and teacher, and on this Sabbath afternoon she came over, bringing her little daughter. The child, about twelve years old, was afflicted with a grievous nervous disorder characterized by convulsions and other distressing manifestations.  

When '''Norana''' arrived with her daughter, the Alpheus twins explained through an interpreter that the Master was resting and could not be disturbed. Whereupon Norana replied that she and the child would remain right there until the Master had finished his rest. Peter also endeavored to reason with her and to persuade her to go home.  But it was futile. Norana would not leave.  

When Norana arrived with her daughter, the Alpheus twins explained through an interpreter that the Master was resting and could not be disturbed. Whereupon Norana replied that she and the child would remain right there until the Master had finished his rest. Peter also endeavored to reason with her and to persuade her to go home.  But it was futile. Norana would not leave.  

To Peter's entreaties she replied only:

To Peter's entreaties she replied only:

To him she said:

To him she said:

*"I have faith that your Master can cast out this demon that torments my child. I have heard of his mighty works in Galilee, and I believe in him. '''What has happened to you, his disciples, that you would send away those who come seeking your Master's help'''?"

*"I have faith that your Master can cast out this demon that torments my child. I have heard of his mighty works in Galilee, and I believe in him. What has happened to you, his disciples, that you would send away those who come seeking your Master's help?"

Then came forward Simon Zelotes to remonstrate with Norana.  

Then came forward Simon Zelotes to remonstrate with Norana.