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Onthe whole, however, the homeward way was clear, and the vessel reachedNew York nearly a day in advance of their schedule. Mark Twain was always fond of The Players, and more thanonce made it his home. CLXVIIIINTRODUCING NYE AND RILEY AND OTHERSIt was the winter (1888-89) that the Bill Nye and James Whitcomb Rileyentertainment combination set out on its travels. It is probable that he was never more satisfied with his share of fortunethan just at this time.

where remembering the ordinary factsof life, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers, would be a merediversion. I feel strongly out of place here. He spoke at the Cartoonists' dinner, very soon after his return fromBermuda; he spoke at the Booksellers' banquet, e This cannot be said of any other Presidential candidate in the field.