There is no reason why a rich girl like Miriam Nesbit should get it.

She doesn't need the money, in the first place; and, in the second, she's already had enough glory to turn her head.

Being beaten won't hurt her at all." "I would rather win it," answered Anne, with passionate fervor, "than almost anything in the world.

And think of the big prize of $100! If I could win that----" Words failed to express her enthusiasm and she paused and clasped her hands.
"Oh, well, we won't expect that of you," replied Grace, "Nobody could be expected to pass a perfect examination.

That's an impossible achievement." "_I_ shall try, anyway," said Anne in a low voice.
Just then they were joined by a young man of about eighteen, who lifted his hat politely to them.
"May I walk with you ?" he asked of Grace.