At the risk of shameless self-promotion, I would like to let LIST-folk know that my essay on Twain's elegies for Susy, which contains some theoretical materials on Freudian greif theory, as well as my extensive critique of old Sigmund, has now appeared in the latest issue of "Nineteenth- Century Literature, " Fasll 2002, pp. 237-68. A couple of reasons to announce this to the list: 1. The article contains in the appendix the first complete publication of "Broken Idols" ever. This powerful and moving elegy was written by Twain on the two-year anniversary of Susy's death in August 1898. My thanks to Robert Hirst for his typical herculean efforts in helping me edit this poem for press. 2. I am quite interested in hearing some feedback from folks on the LIST, as this essay does question some fairly standard interpretations of Mark Twain, his experience of grief, and his uses of Christianity and sentimental modes. Thus I would like to hear what the experts think of my thesis. 3. I intend to expand this essay into the final chapter of my book on Twain and religion, which may even get published one of these days (!!), so whatever I might have gotten wrong will at least have the chance to come out right later! best wishes to all, --Hal Bush