Winona's heart beat suffocatingly.
"I have great pleasure in giving the results," announced the judge.
"Preparatory prize, Elaine Jennings; Junior prize, Lennie Roberts; Intermediate prize, Laura Marshall; Senior prize, Winona Woodward." The applause was ringing out lustily.

Bessie, Marjorie and Joyce were pressing congratulations upon her.

Miss Bishop (actually the Head!) was looking at her and smiling approval.

Miss Lever was telling her to walk forward.

In a delirious whirl, Winona climbed the steps on the platform.
As Councillor Jackson pinned the medal on to her tunic, a storm of clapping and cheers rose from the school.