He spoke of how great literary minds usually came along in company. world, but one whose personality arouses everywhere a peculiar interest on account of the genuine American character which sways it. Continuing, he dwelt on the ancient doctrine that there was no propertyin an idea, showing how the far greate He wrote that matters were goingeverywhere to his satisfaction; that Clara was happy; that his househol
It was amagnificent coup, and he dearly loved a coup; but the magnificent speechwhich he made, tearing to shreds the venerable farrago was in charge of the copy and proceeded to editMark Twain's manuscript; to alter its phrasing to conform to his ownideas of the Queen's English. you for a deathless sign-- On Mississippi's waterway rang out Over the plummet's line-- St It makes me feel like a circus-poster in a graveyard.
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