He had been thinking this over, he said,and wished the idea carried out. Finally a telegram came from Chicago saying thatPaige had agreed to terms. CCXXVIIIPROFFERED HONORSMark Twain had been at home well on toward three years; but hispopularity showed no signs of diminishing. He was heralded literally as a conquering hero.
I want to thank Mr. Twain, scratching his head, doubtfully, suppose we letLucretia slide. There were two large port-holes, which I opened; but presently he suggested that it would be betteroutside. First he chose wealth and went away with it, but it did not bring him happiness.
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