Susan gave a slow laugh. "You are rather ridiculous, Star," she said. "What do you accuse me of?"
"I accuse you," said Star briefly, "of having taken my purse when Christian was asleep, and of having opened it and taken out the little bill which Dawson gave Christian when she paid for the goods."
"And why, pray," said Susan, "do you accuse me of this crime?"
"Because I know you have done it," said Star.
"You are quite mistaken; I did not do it."
"Maud, do you know anything of this?" said Star.
"I know nothing," said Maud.
She did know, but she and Susan between them had resolved on no account to tell.
"Very well," said Star. "I thought perhaps you'd tell me. I thought it quite the best thing to do. We won't talk any more of this at present."