It seemsto me the noblest monument this nation has, yet erected to her greatness. I dare say he realized myunfitness for the work, and the far greater appropriateness of conferringthe honor on General Grant, for in the end he gave him the assignment, tomy immeasurable relief. It was the winter in London of twenty-five yearsbefore over again. A reporteror two and a special photographer came along, to be present at hisarrival.
Grant did not understand until Clemens recalled to him how he had urgedhim, in that former time, to write his memoirs; had pleaded with him,agreeing to superintend the book's publication. Has the ear-marks of preparation. Longfellow, if you'llbe so kind as to hold your yawp for about five minutes and let me getthis grub ready, you'll do me proud. Wouldyou like me to come out there and cry? It would not beseem my whitehead.
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