"You mean to tell me that Star has it—Star Lestrange?"
"Yes, I do."
"And she means to keep it, darling," suddenly cried a high, clear, voice, which as usual seemed to fall from the skies.
The next instant the gay, bright face of Star herself shone on the assembled and frightened girls.
"I have come to stay during the remainder of this meeting," said Star in a particularly bright and confident voice. "I am on the committee; you remember that fact, don't you, Susan? Will no one offer me a chair?"
Christian sprang forward and brought another box forward.
"How convenient!" said Star.
She dropped on it, crossed her pretty feet, folded her arms, and looked around her.
"Would you like a cheese-cake, dear?" said Susan, speaking in her usually insolent and bold voice.
She had got over her momentary terror at the sight of Star, and was now rather glad than otherwise at her appearing on the scene.