Read Twain's tribute to his daughter Jean, who died in her bath during an epileptic seizure on Xmas eve 1909. It's as close to a good cry as you'll ever see. Bob On Mar 24, 2008, at 10:49 AM, Carmela Valente wrote: > Dear Good Folks: > I often think that if Mark Twain were a guest at my home, even > though I > loved his humor, I would have told him to be himself and not feel > that he > had to be "on display" but if he needed to sit quietly, just do > so. Also, I > would inform him that if there was a situation in his life that > warranted a > good cry, to go ahead and do that also. In his correspondences, > was there > anyone who echoed my sentiments? > Camy