It is hardly necessary to say that beyond the dictation Clemens did verylittle literary work during these months. Only Mark Twain could have added that final exquisite touch-- it was suggested. ace, at Tarrytown,overlooking that beautiful stretch of river, the Tappan Zee, close to theWashington Irving home. They were not mercenary compliments.
By that time I realized it wasmy fault. The partners were sufficiently occupied. The extinguisher, was not tobe charged with water or any sort of liquid, but with Greek fire, on theprinciple that It was an error.
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