I'll keep my eye on her, at any rate, for I don't trust her." Grace's fears were, in this instance, groundless, for Eleanor played a perfectly fair game from start to finish, and proved herself a powerful antagonist.

Her serves were as straight and accurate as a boy's, and she played with great spirit and agility.

Indeed, the sides were so evenly matched that junior excitement rose high and numerous boxes of Huyler's were wagered against the result.

The game stood forty-all.

Two vantages scored in succession were needed by one side to win.