"Would she dare to stay away ?" Grace wondered.

At two minutes of two there was a burst of applause from the section of the gallery where Miriam's admirers were seated.

Grace glanced quickly around to see what had caused it, and beheld Miriam serenely approaching, a satisfied smile on her face.

She had waited until the last minute in the hope of making a sensation, and had not been disappointed.

Then the game began.
Julia Crosby and Grace Harlowe once more faced each other on the field of action.