He assumed an air of consequence, and actually strutted across the campus.

Instead of being polite and attentive to Frank, he passed him with a careless nod, such as a superior might bestow on an inferior.
"What has come over Mark ?" asked Herbert of Frank, as the two were walking together from recitation.
"How do you mean ?" "He holds his head higher than he used to do.

He looks as if he had been elected to some important office." "You will soon learn, Herbert," said Frank.

"Make a pretext to join him, and let the news come from him." Herbert looked puzzled.
"Do you wish me to do this ?" he asked.
"Yes, I have a reason for it." "Very well.

I am always ready to oblige you, Frank, but I hope Mark won't think I have suddenly formed a liking for his society." "If he does, you can soon undeceive him." "That is true." Herbert left the side of his friend, and sauntered toward Mark.
As Herbert was known as Frank's especial friend, Mark was at first surprised, but quickly decided that his improved position had been communicated by Frank, and that Herbert was influenced by it.