It bothered me that I could not cite a source for Twain's "master" comment, but I found it in Leon Edel's biography of James, p 37 of his volume covering the years 1901-16. There are several editions of Edel, both 5 and single volume editions, so the page could vary from one ed to another. Also cf Gribben MT's Library, p 350 for a diary entry by Isabel Lyon who said Twain was sneaking into her study to get a knife to open the pages of James' THE GOLDEN BOWL. Kevin @ Mac Donnell Rare Books 9307 Glenlake Drive Austin TX 78730 512-345-4139 [log in to unmask] Member: ABAA, ILAB ************************** You may browse our books at www.macdonnellrarebooks.com