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220 FRUITLESS EFFORTs. spite of his lordship’s demand,” she added, defiantly, as she held up her hand, on which the ring gleamed, and regarded it covetously. tall But she did return it, nevertheless; she did not quite dare ta retain it, particularly as she could not relinquish all hope of winning the young lord even yet. Mr. Richards, accompanied by Lord Carrol, proceeded with all possible dispatch to New York, and thence to Brookiyn, where they went directly to the seminary which Star attended, and inquired for her. It was only half-past ten when they arrived there, but early as it was, Professor Roberts told them that she had come at the usual hour and severed her connection with the school, and very much to his regret, he added, as he considered her one of the most promising members of the senior class. Both gentlemen looked blank at this information ; they did not suppose Star would be so energetic to cover all traces of her flight. She had asked, the professor said, for a recommendation, that she might more easily enter some other, as she hoped to be able to complete her course, although she did not tell him where she was going. ‘And I did,” he continued; ‘‘I gave her the very best one that could be put into words, for she deserved it. But what is this you tell me—that she has left her home without the knowl- edge of her friends?” and he appeared deeply troubled. ‘“Yes; but it is only on account of a slight misunderstand- ing, and one which would have been very easily explained if she had not been quite so hasty; and I hope we shall be able to find her and make it right very scon,” ‘‘T trust so; Iam very sorry to part with her,” said the pro- fessor, gravely, while he measured the young lord with his keen eyes, mistrustirg that he was somehow concerned in the mystery. ‘‘I had anticipated taking her through the course | GOmMmicbooks-co