LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

[She ran off, turning round to wave her hand to her sister]

['Vava,' said Stella, 'do not say such dreadful things']

['I'm quite well, thank you, Mr. Jones; but my algebra isn't.']

['My lamb, you should not answer your sister as you do']

['Where have you been, Vava Wharton?' demanded Miss Briggs]

[Stella goes to the prize distribution]