four o'clock Monday afternoon
It was after five o'clock before the last ambitious freshman had been given a chance to display her basketball prowess or lack of it . Grace had made good her word and forgetting her nervousness had played with the old-time dash and skill that had won fame for her in her high-school days . Her playing had elicited cries of approval from those watching and she had the satisfaction of hearing , `` You play an excellent game , Miss Harlowe , '' from the manager . Miriam , after her third trial , also received her full measure of applause , and flushed and happy the two girls clasped hands delightedly when they received word that they were to report for practice at four o'clock Monday afternoon . As they were leaving the field to go to the training shed Gertrude Wells hurried toward them . `` Miss Harlowe , '' she called , `` please wait a minute . '' Grace paused obediently while Miriam and Anne walked on ahead .