I needed to be sure of some facts this morning as I worked on "Old Times on the Mississippi," and I turned instinctively to Everett Emerson's _Mark Twain: A Literary Life_. I can always count on his work to be solid, correct, and to lead me to where I need to go. I am sorry to hear of Everett's passing, but happy that his fine work is still with us. Along with Lou Budd, Everett was a co-founder of the Mark Twain Circle of America, which is another lasting legacy. All of us who are interested in Mark Twain owe him a huge debt of gratitude.