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When the book itselfappeared the general public, still doubtful as to its merits, gave it asomewhat dubious reception. Early in August Clemens went with H. When he returned from the audience he said: We got along very well. Thefigures seemed to him hardly credible, and when Webster assured him thatalready a guaranteed sale of on

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