dly.
Immediately the song ended the referee's whistle blew and the great game
began.

From the moment the ball was put in play it was plain to the spectators
that this was to be a game worth seeing. The sophomores, with Virginia
Gaines as center, adopted whirlwind tactics from the start and the
freshmen did little more than defend themselves during the first half,
which came to an end without either side scoring. That the freshmen
could hold their own was evident, and when the whistle blew for the
second half the freshmen in the gallery applauded their team with
renewed vigor.

During the brief intermission Grace and Miriam had clasped hands and
vowed to outplay the sophomores in the second half or perish in the
attempt. The three other members had thereupon insisted on being
included in the vow, and when the five girls trotted to their respective
positions at the sound of the referee's whistle, it was with a
determination to stoutly contest every inch of the ground. Luck seemed
against them, however, for the sophomores scored through the clever
playing of Virginia Gaines. The freshmen then set their teeth and
resolved to die rather than allow the enemy to score again. Then Miriam
secured the ball and dodging and ducking this way and that she passed
the ball to another player who made the basket and the score was tied.
This put the sophomores not only on the anxious seat, but also on their
mettle, and try as they might the freshmen found themselves unable to
pile up their score.

The end of the second half crept nearer and the score still remained
tied. Grace, who was becoming more and more apprehensive as the minutes
passed, stood anxiously watching the ball, which was being played
perilously near their opponents' goal. Catching the eyes of Miriam, who
stood nearest it, Grace made a desperate little upward motion. Miriam
understood and redoubled her efforts to secure the ball, which she
finally did by springing straight up into the air and intercepting it on
its way to the basket. A shout went up from the freshmen which grew to a
roar. Miriam had thrown the ball unerringly to Grace, who caught it, and
facing quickly toward the freshman goal, balanced herself on her toes
preparatory to tossing her prize into the basket.

"She'll never make it," groaned a freshman. But her remark was lost in
the clamor.

With one quick, comprehensive glance, Grace measured the distance, then
with a long, swift overhand toss she se