Chuck, I remember from my tour at the Twain House that the structure was supposed to resemble a steamboat. Maybe Twain was reliving his 'Life on the Mississippi ' days? I must say that I was also surprised the first time I saw it; it just didn't strike me as the type of house he would like. But I can appreciate your Hank Morgan insight! I do remember, also, that he had one of the first telephones in Hartford, and delighted in ringing the operator and harrassing her every chance he got. -Beth