MARK TWAIN

meaning of an obscure page with a simple flash from her
mind upon it and in the ability to transmute her thoughts
into the crispest of EngHsh by instantaneous process, we
knew her for our superior. And we did not resent it but
were only proud of it.

Livy: "Others that are bereaved say 'Be comforted-
time will heal the wound.' What do they know? They have
not lost a Susy Clemens."

How is it that I, who cannot draw or paint, can some-
times shut my eyes and see faces (dark colored always,
color of putty) most delicate and perfect miniatures and
can note and admire the details. How is it? They are not
familiar faces, they are new—how can I invent them!
And what is it that makes perfect images in my dreams!
I cannot form a face of any kind by deliberate effort of
imagination.

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