Cervantes was a relation of his. Phelps himself being a writer ofgreat force, with an American freshness of style, gave it a still greatervalue. Twice more Mrs. Coxintroduced me to the Democrats, and John D.
He read and rereadthose quaint, stately tales and reverenced their beauty, while fairlyreveling in the absurdities of that ancient day. He had behaved like Walter Scott, says Howells, as millions rejoicedto know who had not known how Walter Scott had behaved till they knew itwas like Clemens. umbleback, and afterward jump up, with a surprised expression and a look ofdisappointment and disgust. --[The story of Pudd'nhead Wilson was dramatized by Frank Mayo,who played it successfully as long as he lived.
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