The juniors were in a ferment of excitement.

The interest of the audience had waxed to enthusiasm point.
"Seniors!" announced Miss Lever briefly, and the row of waiting figures in the ante-room fell into line, and marched into the gymnasium for the special trials.

The Swedish drill exercises, where all worked together, had not seemed half so formidable.

A well practiced part is not easily forgotten even by a nervous girl, if it must be done in company with others.

It was another matter, however, to perform single athletic feats before a big audience.