It is strictly forbidden in basketball, and if her own team knew positively that she was guilty, it would go hard with her.

There is honor even among thieves, you know." There was a brief silence.

Grace lay back among the cushions, looking very white and tired.

Her ankle pained her severely, but the defeat of her beloved team was a deeper hurt to her proud spirit.
Anne sat apparently wrapped in thought.

She nervously clasped and unclasped her small hands.
"Grace," she said, "don't you think it was queer the way the juniors seemed to understand our signals.