The latter seemed to them impossible.

They had practised faithfully, and Grace had been so earnest in her efforts to perfect their playing that they were completely under her control and moved like clockwork.

There was no weak spot in the team.

Every point had been diligently worked over and mastered.

They had played several games with the freshmen and had won every time, so Grace was fairly confident of their success.
"Oh, girls," she cried, wringing her hands in her earnestness, "don't make any mistakes.