Theyhad hardly arrived when they were invited by Lord Salisbury to HatfieldHouse, and by James Bryce to Portland Place, and by Canon Wilberforce toDean's Yard. Clemens never had any quarrel with the theory of Christian Science ormental healing, or with any of the empiric practices. Thenrealizing, he said: I am like a bird in a cage: always expecting to getout, and always beaten back by the wires. Clara Clemens,before her departure, had pinned up a sign, NO BILLIARDS AFTER 10 P.
Whereupon Howells promptly wrote him that he would help him out with theHuck Finn proofs for the pleasure of reading the story. Clemens find it in her heart toconsent to such a plan. The carping grumbler who may here and there go forth will find few to listen to him. s ridicule, too, though he neverseems to realize how ridiculous he is--the most ridiculous creature inthe world.
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