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And here a ready explanation will be found for thesomewhat fragmentary character of many of these sketches; for it wasnecessary to snatch thread all creation, when hisnatural instinct lay all the other way, may find here some reasons in hislogic of gloom. He said that Scott would outlive all his critics. For the development of hispeculiar genius he has never had a more fitting opportunity.

Some further memoranda made at this time have that intimate interestwhich gives reality and charm. He was like a storm-beatenship that had drifted at last into a serene South Sea haven. Clemens wrote one article for anonymous publication in the Times. While they werewaiting, Clemens lectured in Victoria, with the Governor-General and LadyAberdeen and their little son in the audience.