Marjorie came next.

She was doing well surely! She was nearly through, reached for the last ring, missed it, and fell! There was an instant murmur of consternation from the audience.

Was she injured?
She sprang up unhurt, however, though deeply humiliated.
Thrilling in every nerve, Winona started back.

Refreshed by her little rest, she swung lightly, steadily and unfalteringly, never missing a ring till she came to the end.

She was almost too occupied to notice the cheers.