There was an attempt at clapping hands under the tables; but at the word "Hush!" from Miss Forest the girls refrained.
"Star, where are you going?" said her teacher.
"I want to ask Dr. Tarbut how Christian is," was Star's response.
Miss Forest's face showed that she longed to hear as much as the girls did. She made no remark, and Star ran into the hall.
"How is she?" asked the little girl.
The doctor was just putting on his overcoat. He turned kindly towards her.
"Why, Miss——"
"My name is Star—Star Lestrange," said the child.
"And you are anxious?"
"We are all anxious," said Star. "Please let me know the very, very truth."