five minutes to twelve
There was only one girl now to prevent her from getting a goal ! Blossom was now fast gaining , and then , just as Veronica came within shooting distance , her foot slipped in the slimy mud , and she lost her balance . Blossom was level with Veronica by this time , and before the Clinton captain could steady herself , she had sent the ball far away from the danger zone . `` The play went on fairly evenly again until five minutes to twelve . I felt wild with anxiety , and I am sure the others did too , for there were only five minutes left . `` The ball had just been sent over the line by one of the Clinton girls , and our Left Half rolled in . The wing missed the bill , but Ingred took it , and -- well , I can not tell you clearly what happened after that .