After the roll-in, nearly all the play was carried on practically in the center of the field.

Each side displayed some excellent passing, but when the whistle blew at half time, neither had scored.

By this time all the girls were hot and panting, except the Goal-keepers, and were ready for the brief rest.

Our Eleven stood in a group together, sharing the lemons which the Clinton girls provided, and discussing the events of the last half-hour.
"'Girls!' exclaimed Blossom, our captain 'we simply must win this match! We shall have the wind against us the next half, but we are not going to let things end in a victory for the Clintonians, or in a draw either, are we ?' "'No!' was the decided answer.
"A few minutes later every one was in her place again, but of course defending the other goal.

Blossom and Veronica were once more bullying-off.