Crane, after some previous correspondence with an agent,went up to that city to engage an apartment. Clemens wrote him almost daily, and upon every matter, small or large,that developed, or seemed likely to develop, in his undertakings. with startling fidelity hewrote: Oh, incomparable Saint-Simon! Saint-Simon is always frank, and Mark Twain was equally so. Nothing to thinkwith, nothing to grieve or rejoice with, nothing to hope or despair with.
John's, where the indefatigable Mark put in an appearance, it was just the same--every one pressed forward for an exchange of greetings and a hand-shake. Being presented to Mrs. No king ever died that received so rich a homage ashis. Clemens decided on abilliard-room mantel, and John Howells forwarded the proper measurements.
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