In the current issue of *At Random* (Random House's magazine that publicizes its forthcoming books) there is an interesting note about Twain. It seems that a new edition of *Huck Finn* will be published this winter, so Random House gave a handwriting expert a sample of Twain's handwriting to analyze. She contends that the sample's author "demonstrates a strong sense of humor," among other things. I would suspect, however, that Sam probably put as much stock in handwriting analysis as he did in phrenology! Anyway, if I get time, I'll scan the whole note and post it. The magazine itself can be found through your local bookstore, although it may have to be ordered. (It should be free.) Jim McWilliams Dept. of English Southern Illinois University Carbondale IL 62901-4503 [log in to unmask]