"Oh, one would have to infer--subtly, of course--that they _would_ be spinsters! That would be adjective enough. Embryo spinsters-- preparatory spinsters--p-p-probable spinsters. I have it! I have it! `Possible Brides against Probable Spinsters!'" "Ha!" ejaculated Hannah, and drew her forefinger slowly down her nose. "_Good_! Top hole. Amusin', but--injudicious? Shouldn't mind one rap myself; lead off the Probables with a cheer. But, I fear me, there'd be brickbats floating in the air. How much would you take in coin of the realm to go up to Vera Ruskin and invite her to play for the spinsters? Personally I'd rather be excused." "I'd volunteer as a start! Love to do it!" "Ye-es! Just so. Noble of you, no doubt; but unconvincing," returned Hannah dryly. "No! It's a fine suggestion in theory, but in practice I'm afraid it won't work. I don't want to imperil my popularity for good. Think of something a trifle less searching! Er--er--Slackers against--against what? Slackers against Swotters! How would that do for a change?" Darsie curled her little nose. "Dull! No scope. How would you dress?" "Oh-h! The Swotters might have bandages round their heads, and study notebooks between play. The Slackers would just--could just--" "Just so! `Could just'! Too feeble, my dear! It won't do. What about worth and charm? Might make up something out of that. Worth, solid worth, genuine worth--" "Moral worth!" "That's it! Moral Worth against Charm, personal charm! That'll do it. That'll do it! _Moral Worth against Personal Charm_. Nobody can be offended at being asked to represent Moral Worth." "They will, though! The female heart is desperately wicked," returned Hannah shrewdly. "But if they do it's their own look-out. We'll preserve a high and lofty tone, and be _surprised_! Thanks awfully, old girl. It's an adorable idea. What price the Moral Worth costume--eh, what?" The Hockey captain went off chuckling, and excitement ran high in the hockey world when the thrilling announcement was posted that afternoon. "For which side shall I be asked to play?" Forwards, Backs, and Goals alike agitated themselves over these questions, and, sad to relate, Hannah proved a true prophet, for while an invitation from the `Personal Charm' captain aroused smiles of delight, the implication of `Moral Worth' was but coldly received.