During his convalescent days, Clemens had plenty of time to reflect andto look out of the window. We are dwelling here a moment on Susy, for she was at her best thatwinter. It is not one of Mark Twain's greatest stories, but its pathos brings thetears, and no one can read it without indignation toward the custom whichit was intended to oppose. required--no Sir Galahad, no Sir Bors de Ganis, no Sir Lancelot of the Lake--nothing but a mere Mr.
ard one since I left America, but Americans when grouped drop into anecdotes as soon as they get a little acquainted. When they asked forhis views he said: In my opinion the copyright laws of England and America need only theremoval of the forty-two-year limit and the return to perpetual copyrightto be perfect. of throe! Thy soul, my soul, two souls entwine, And sing thy lauds in crystal wine!This he Clemens,learning of the situation, later withdrew from the drawing-room for atalk with him.
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