>A friend
>of mine will be getting married next month.  As a part of the marriage
ceremony,
>he would like to read a short work or a small portion of a larger piece by
Mr.
>Twain which discusses in a sentimental way his thoughts on marriage.  Do
you know
>of any works that might be appropriate?  Judging by Mr. Twain's love for
his
>wife, he appears to have a high respect for marriage and, therefore, it
would
>seem that he may have written something specifically on the subject.

His autobiography would most likely be a good source of quotes.  There are
some
passages there I can't read without crying, but then, most of those parts
are NOT the
sort of thing to read at a wedding....

        Matthew Miller
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