They seated themselves on the benches and Grace took the floor.
"Attention, fellow citizens and basketball artists," she called.

"Do you solemnly promise to exert yourselves to the utmost to repay the juniors for this afternoon's work ?" "We do," was the answer.
"And will you pledge your sacred honor to whip the juniors, no matter what happens!" "We will," responded the girls.
"Anne!" called Grace.

"You and Jessica are not players, but you can pledge your loyalty to the team anyhow.

I want you to be in this, too.

Hold up your right hands." "We will be loyal," said both girls, holding up their right hands, laughing meanwhile at Grace's serious expression.
"Now," said Grace, "I feel better.