"She seems to have more than her fair share of troubles." The two teams then filed out for warming-up practice; the excitement of the ensuing game drove all thought of the sinister looking Mr.Pierson out of their heads, for the time being.

The first half ended in a brilliant touchdown for the High School boys, though the kick for goal failed.

Immediately the place rang with the cheers of the spectators.
Crowds of boys rushed up and down giving the High School yell and when the noise died down somewhat the girls started the High School song: "Here's three cheers for dear old Oakdale, God bless her, everyone!" Anne was thrilled.

Never had she enjoyed herself so much.

She stood upon the seat beside Grace and waved a blue and white banner as frantically as anybody else.
"I don't think I quite understand what it's all about," she confided to David, who sat next to her, "but I am very happy all the same." David smiled down into the radiant face.