Curiosity, however, finally mastered his reticence.
"Miss Spencer," he asked, "may I inquire if you possess such a phenomenon as a 'star' pupil ?" The lady laughed merrily, but her expression became somewhat puzzled.
"Really, what a very strange question! Why, not unless it might be little Sammy Worrell; he can certainly use the longest words I ever heard of outside a dictionary.

Why, may I ask?
Are you especially interested in prodigies ?" "Oh, not in the least; certainly not in little Sammy Worrell.

The person I had reference to chances to be a young woman, having dark eyes, and a wealth of auburn hair.

We met quite by accident, and the sole clew I now possess to her identity is a claim she advanced to being your 'star' pupil." Miss Spencer sighed somewhat regretfully, and her eyes fell.

"I fear it must have been Naida, from your description.