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"Todd W. Severtson" <[log in to unmask]>
Wed, 19 Feb 1997 10:35:31 -0500
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>
> >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
>  [log in to unmask]

Mr. Miller,
Thanks for your suggestion to look into his autobiography.  I'll be sure
to pass this along to my friend.

Todd Severtson

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