afternoon. The report brought to me says that the young women of the
sophomore team conducted themselves with dignity during a most trying
situation."

Miss Thompson turned suddenly toward the junior section.

"The members of the junior basketball team will please rise," she said
sternly.

There was a subdued murmur throughout the section, then one after another,
with the exception of Julia Crosby, the girls rose.

"Miss Crosby," said the principal in a tone that brooked no delay, "rise
at once! I expect instant obedience from every pupil in this school."

Julia sulkily rose to her feet.

"Miss Crosby," continued Miss Thompson, "are you not the captain of the
junior team?"

"Yes," answered Julia defiantly.

"Did you go to Professor Cole for permission to use the gymnasium last
Thursday?"

"Yes."

"Why did you not come to me?"

Julia hung her head and made no reply.