His wind was good and he was running with a grace which brought forth much favorable comment.
"Whether he wins or not, he is the most graceful runner in the school," whispered George Strong to Captain Putnam.

"I never saw his equal." "You are right, Strong," answered the captain.

"I'll tell you what," he added.

"They are a great trio, those Rover boys.

One cannot help but love them, in spite of their tricks and occasional wrong-doings." "I agree, Captain Putnam.