From which it followed that one title of superiority among us, ranking next in the order of nobility to the dignity conferred by Mr.Rippenger's rod, was the being down in their books.

Temple and I walked in the halo of unlimited credit like more than mortal twins.

I gave an order for four bottles of champagne.
On the Friday evening Catman walked out with us.

His studious habits endeared him to us immensely, owing to his having his head in his book on all occasions, and a walk under his superintendence was first cousin to liberty.

Some boys roamed ahead, some lagged behind, while Catman turned over his pages, sounding the return only when it grew dark.