Thanks, Aaron--I tried that, but the edition I found had no preface, and no such statement. I appreciate the help though! The search goes on... -----Original Message----- From: Aaron Daniel Bennett <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 2:16 AM Subject: Re: A.B. Paine Quote >John > > I think I read something of that sort in Paines A Short Life Of Mark >Twain. I have the book at home and will check for you if I ever get there >again. In the meantime I think that this may be the source you are looking >for. > > Aaron >