"But I must admit that you are well and strong, you two girls. And your ma was that delicate! For those that like 'em I s'pose these athletics are good. I only hope we won't have women pugilists and seven-day bicycle riders!
"When girls like you and your friends race in boats and—ahem!—I hope you won't let any club of girls from the other High Schools take that handsome silver cup away from you, girls," concluded Aunt Dora, with sudden asperity. "That would be a pretty dido, I must say! Don't you let me hear of its passing out of the possession of the girls of Central High."
"We'll do our best, Auntie," replied Dora and Dorothy, their bright eyes dancing at the good old lady's emphasis.
THE END
BY GERTRUDE W. MORRISON
THE GIRLS OF CENTRAL HIGH SERIES
THE GIRLS OF CENTRAL HIGH
Or, Rivals for All Honors
THE GIRLS OF CENTRAL HIGH ON LAKE LUNA
Or, The Crew That Won
THE GIRLS OF CENTRAL HIGH AT BASKETBALL
Or, The Great Gymnasium Mystery