Stillwell had a strong following of his own who expressed their feelings by their silence at Jack's brilliant strokes and their loud approval of Stillwell's good work when he gave them opportunity, while many of Maitland's friends deprecated his tactics and more especially his spirit.
At whirlwind pace Captain Jack made the first three games a "love" score, leaving his opponent dazed, bewildered with his smashing play and blind with rage at his contemptuous bearing.
"I think I must go home, Frances," said Adrien to her friend, her face pale, her head carried high.
Frances seized her by the arm and drew her to one side.
"Adrien, you must not go! You simply must not!" she said in a low tense voice.

"It will be misunderstood, and--" "I am going, Frances," said her friend in a cold, clear voice.

"I have had enough tennis for this afternoon.

Where is Sidney?
Ah, there he is across the court.

No! Let me go, Frances!" "You simply must not go like that in the middle of a game, Adrien.