Many thanks. Led me to some interesting thoughts on hoaxes, not quite what I was expecting. it has been years since I read Roughin It, but I wsas startled to see a scholar opine that there were already traces of Twain's conviction that the Diety was capricious. I thought that all happened after Susie's death! Anyway, greatly appreciate those of you who dipped into your expertize and shared it. THANKS Arianne Laidlaw