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Clemens stepped out on the terrace and saw rocketsclimbing through the summer sky to announce his arrival. ter, replied that MarkTwain was the greatest man of his day in private life, and entitled tothe fullest measure of recognition. se that is what he wants to do, and that is the work that he loves: The platform he likes for the two hours tha There is something essentially dramatic in official recognition by one'snative State--the return of the l

He kept pretty closely to his room, where he had me bring the heaps ofletters, a few of which he answered personally; for the others heprepared a simple card of acknowledgment. Still, that was something--it's better than a total loss. The manuscript was sent to Beard, who met Clemens a little later in theoffice of Webster & Co. If I were a well man I could explain with this pencil, but in the cir---ces I will leave it all to your imagination.