Miriam, however, was cool and self-possessed, and played with snap and vigor.
"I don't know what ails me," said Grace despairingly, as she and Miriam stood waiting for the next line up.

"I didn't play my best.

I tried to, but I couldn't." "You're nervous," rejoined Miriam.

"Just make yourself believe you are back in the gym at home and you can show them some star playing." "I will," promised Grace.

"See if I don't." It was after five o'clock before the last ambitious freshman had been given a chance to display her basketball prowess or lack of it.