“Yes,” returned the teacher, simply.
“That they can’t win the trophy without me,” added Hester, devouring the writing again.
“Yes.”
“And they don’t say a word about that foolish business at the hospital. Folks talk too much about that,” said Hester, recovering her usual manner. “If these girls really want me to help the team, I’ll play.”
“They want you, Hester, for just that purpose. If they have more kindly feelings toward you than they have had of late, that is between them and you. But as for your joining the team again——”
“Yes, Mrs. Case?”
“You must remember the rules and play the game in a sportsmanlike manner,” declared the instructor firmly. “You understand me?”
“Yes, Mrs. Case,” returned the girl, hanging her head.
“Then I shall expect you to appear for practice just as soon as Dr. Agnew allows you to take up that work,” said the teacher, rising briskly. “And I shall be glad to have you back on the first team,” she added, giving Hester’s hand a hearty squeeze.