"I certainly did. Then you think she was unhappy then?"
"In the light of subsequent events I very much fear she was," said Miss Forest.
"You have nothing further to say?"
"Nothing. I know nothing more with regard to her case."
"Has anyone anything more to say with regard to her case?"
Louisa Twining now held up her hand.
"What is it, Louisa, my dear?" said Miss Peacock, speaking with that respect which always characterized her when she addressed the head girl of the school.
"I have nothing to say personally," said Louisa; "I only wish I had. But I think Star, if she would, could tell you something."
"I would much, much rather not tell," said Star. She turned very white, then crimson. "I cannot—I will not tell. Please don't ask me."
"I must ask you, Star. My dear child, this makes me very unhappy. Go to my room at once, Star. I will join you presently. Are you certain, Louisa, that you have nothing more to say?"