MARK TWAIN

Whenever a copyright law is to be made or altered, then
the idiots assemble.

Wednesday July I '03. The yacht sailed with us at
9 A.M. [from RiverdaleJ reached the D.L. & W. pier 9:45.
—Mr. and Mrs. Rogers were on board. Refreshing sail, but
railroad journey suffocating and awful. We got to the farm
(Elmira) about 6 P.M. Cool and pleasant here.

July 2. Livy weak and exhausted from the journey. Mel-
ancholy and homesick.

Saturday Oct 3. Monday we leave for N.Y. Oct. 24
we sail for Italy. Today I placed flowers on Susy's grave
for the last time, probably; and read the words—"Good
Night, Dear Heart, Good Night."

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