Grace, inwardly smarting at the unjust accusation walked on without
answering.

"What did I tell you about the way of the transgressor?" said Anne to
Grace, as they walked home from school that day.

"It certainly is hard enough this time," said Grace. "But," she added, as
she thought of Julia Crosby's recent accusation, "the way of the righteous
isn't always easy."




CHAPTER III

A GENEROUS APPEAL


The juniors themselves hardly felt the weight of their punishment more
than did Grace Harlowe. Her heart was set on winning every basketball game
of the series. But she wished to win fairly and honestly. Now, that the
juniors had been forbidden the use of the gymnasium, the sophomores might
practise there to their heart's content. But was that fair? To be sure the
juniors had deserved their punishment, but what kind of basketball could
they play after having had no practice for two weeks? Besides, Julia
Crosby blamed her for telling what had occurred in the gymnasium. She had
gone to Julia, earnestly avowing innocence, but Julia had only laughed at
her and refused to listen.