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Clemens had been at his best that night--at his humorous best. Howells was not especially eager to go, and tried to conspire withClemens to arrange some excuse which would keep them at home. The portier did not produce thebook, but summoned a man in livery and gold lace and directed him to takethem up-stairs, remarking that her Royal Highness was out, but would bein presently. Willard's school and for piano instruction.

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