The air wafted about hither and thither in little, cool, damp puffs, which were a luxury to inhale.

Bressant drew in two or three long lungfuls; then, setting his round straw hat more firmly on his head, he leaned slightly forward, and launched himself into a long, swinging run.
To run gracefully and well is a rare accomplishment, for it demands a particularly well-adjusted physical organization, great strength, and a deep breath-reservoir.

Bressant's body poised itself lightly between the hips, and swayed slightly, but easily, from side to side at each spring.

The knees alternately caught the weight without swerving, and shifted it, with an elastic toss, from one to the other.

The feet came down sharp and firm, and springily spurned the road in a rapid though rhythmical succession.