In response to Roger W. Durrett: Skimming through Doris E. Cook's _Sherlock Holmes & Much More_ (Connecticut Historical Society, 1970), a Gillette biography, Helen Hayes appears on pp. 73-76 (with photo of Hayes and Gillette in "Dear Brutus"). There are various references to Mark Twain in the book. The following is the most relevant to the current discussion: According to the _Hartford Courant_ report of June 6 [1877], headed "Mr. Gillette's Enter- tainment," there had been a full house with many standees. For Gillette's first appearance in his native city, many had come out of curi- osity. The audience adjudged his performance a "marked success".... Equally successful was an imitation of Mark Twain in "The Jumping Frog," so well done that Mr. Clemens, who was in the audience, could have believed himself on stage. (15) Interesting chap, that Gillette fellow... Adored cats... Had a boat named _Aunt Polly_... See y'all in Elmira! Regards, Mary