Since this speech is not in the definitive collection, "Mark Twain Speaking," edited by Paul Fatout, I think it will be difficult to find out anything about it--that is, if I understand correctly that the reference is to a speech by Clemens. Everett Emerson 130 Lake Ellen Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1937 (919) 967-2652 On Sat, 29 Nov 1997, Rosemarie L. Coste wrote: > Look at "Address at the Dinner Given by the Whitefriars Club in Honor of Mr. Clemens, London, June 20, 1899." It's on the Twain's World CD, search for "impromptu". > > ---------- > From: Irwin Mortman[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Saturday, November 29, 1997 13:24 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Impromptu Speech > > Need some help. My local library is trying to help but I thought I might > save some time by asking the mavens on this list. > > I looking for the essay about making the impromptu speech. If someone can > tell me what book it is in or if it available online I would be grateful. > > Thank you. > > Irwin Mortman > Voice 513-891-7359 > FAX 513-891-8186 > Cincinnati, OH > > >