Who is it?
Freda Long?
Poor old Freda! Got toothache?
It's hard luck on her! There's Winona.

I don't believe she'll win, but I'll cheer her! Rather!" Winona also did not think it likely that she would win.

She had only had time for half the lessons, which put her at a serious disadvantage with girls who had taken the full course.

It was unsporting, however, to go in confident of defeat, so she meant to do her best.
The first event was the Upper School Championship for the fastest swimmer.

The candidates stood ready at the edge of the bath, then at the given signal they flung themselves into the water, and started.