But Miriam had little by little instilled into her the idea of Grace's incompetency, until Marian, who thought only of the good of the team, became convinced that a change of captains was advisable.

Miriam's brilliant playing in the recent game was the final touch needed, and now Marian was prepared to do what she considered was her absolute duty.
"Suppose we write Grace a letter," suggested one of the substitutes, "as long as no one seems anxious to tell her." "Hush," exclaimed Eva Allen, holding up her finger.

"Here come Nora and Jessica.

I know they are going to make a lot of fuss when they hear the news.

Suppose we go back to the classroom and write the letter.