He asked also for the second volume of Carlyle's FrenchRevolution, which he had with him. What he was to do Clemens did not know. A great crowd hadswarmed about the place, and the officials, instead of throwing the doorswide and letting the theater fill up, regardless of tickets, had lockedthem. Arnold seemed dazed by it, unableto come out from under its influence.
When the book itselfappeared the general public, still doubtful as to its merits, gave it asomewhat dubious reception. It was the beginning of a happy summer. This is Fire-escape Simmons, the inveterate talker, you know: Exit--in case of Simmons. I blame myself in not looking in on you oftener in the past--that would have prevented all trouble.
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