two o'clock
It was no use arguing with Netta , so Gwen turned away , glad to have closed the transaction , even though she had been decidedly the loser . There were plenty of other matters to occupy her mind , as this afternoon the tennis trials were to take place as a preliminary to playing for the Form trophy , and later for the County shield . Gwen had given in her name to Moira Thompson , the head of the games committee , and expected that she would be accepted at least for the trials . Nor was she mistaken , for when , at two o'clock , Moira pinned her paper on the notice board , the fourth couple down for singles were Gwen Gascoyne against Geraldine French . All the school was assembled to watch the play , since on this afternoon 's victories would largely depend the future choice of champions . `` Here 's my new racket . Do use it -- it 's a perfect beauty , '' whispered Lesbia , edging through the crowd , and pushing her treasured possession into her sister 's hand .