It looked as though the tables had been turned at last.

If Grace went to Miss Thompson what a commotion there would be! In a moment, however, Julia recovered herself.

What was it Miss Thompson had said about rough play?
Ah, Julia remembered now, and with the recollection of the principal's words came the means of worsting Grace Harlowe in her efforts to vindicate Anne.
"You may go to Miss Thompson if you think it wise," she said with a malicious smile, "but I wouldn't advise it--that is, unless you have gotten over caring for basketball." "What do you mean ?" asked Grace.

Then like a flash she understood.

If she should tell Miss Thompson the truth, the principal would believe her.
Julia would receive her just deserts but, oh, bitter thought, there would be no more basketball that season.
Grace felt that she had no right to sacrifice the pleasure of so many others, even for Anne's sake.