She had been very defiant of late, Grace thought, and more insolent than ever before.

She and Miss Leece were "thicker" than was good for Miriam, considering that teacher's peculiar disposition to flatter and spoil her.

However, that was none of Grace's business, and certainly Miss Leece had been careful since the sound rating Miss Thompson had given her.
Just then the gong broke in upon Grace's reflections.

With a sigh of relief she closed her book and strolled with her friends down to their usual meeting place in the locker room.
There was but one topic of conversation now, the freshman prize.
"Anne," predicted Nora, "you just can't help winning it! I don't believe it's in you to make a mistake.

Miss Leece always gives you the hardest problems, too, but she can't stump little Anne." Anne smiled wearily.