Miriam determined to look out for herself and Grace, too, on the day of the game.

Involuntarily her face hardened with resolve.

She set her lips firmly, then glancing in the direction of Virginia she saw Elfreda, who sat next to the sophomore at the table, eyeing her intently.

There was a disagreeable smile on the stout girl's face as she leaned toward Virginia and made a low-toned remark.

Miss Gaines looked toward Miriam, smiled maliciously, and shrugged her shoulders.
"That's a danger signal," decided Miriam.