Since this speech is not in the definitive collection, "Mark Twain
Speaking," edited by Paul Fatout, I think it will be difficult to find out
anything about it--that is, if I understand correctly that the reference
is to a speech by Clemens.

                                Everett Emerson
                             130 Lake Ellen Drive
                        Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1937
                                (919) 967-2652






On Sat, 29 Nov 1997, Rosemarie L. Coste wrote:

> Look at "Address at the Dinner Given by the Whitefriars Club in Honor of Mr. Clemens, London, June 20, 1899."  It's on the Twain's World CD, search for "impromptu".
>
> ----------
> From:   Irwin Mortman[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:   Saturday, November 29, 1997 13:24 PM
> To:     [log in to unmask]
> Subject:        Impromptu Speech
>
> Need some help. My local library is trying to help but I thought I might
> save some time by asking the mavens on this list.
>
> I looking for the essay about making the impromptu speech. If someone can
> tell me what book it is in or if it available online I would be grateful.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Irwin Mortman
> Voice 513-891-7359
> FAX    513-891-8186
> Cincinnati, OH
>
>
>