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Literary
October 7, 1909
The Caucasian
Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Humorous anecdote about Mark Twain joking with Charles Battell Loomis at a theater party, commenting on Loomis's sorrowful face after recalling their meeting at Twain's birthday dinner.
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Mark Twain's Ambiguity.
Charles Battell Loomis, the writer and humorist, has as sorrowful a face as can be found at a funeral. He seldom smiles and then with a seeming effort that is painful to behold. He was present last winter at a theater party given by Mark Twain to all the Harper authors. After the show the elder humorist greeted the younger with a smile and a handshake, but the mournful visage of Loomis remained unchanged.
"We've met before, Mr. Clemens," he said. "I attended your birthday dinner, but I didn't suppose you'd remember my face."
"Remember your face?" responded Twain. "Why, I'll never forget it. I wish I had it."
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Charles Battell Loomis, the writer and humorist, has as sorrowful a face as can be found at a funeral. He seldom smiles and then with a seeming effort that is painful to behold. He was present last winter at a theater party given by Mark Twain to all the Harper authors. After the show the elder humorist greeted the younger with a smile and a handshake, but the mournful visage of Loomis remained unchanged.
"We've met before, Mr. Clemens," he said. "I attended your birthday dinner, but I didn't suppose you'd remember my face."
"Remember your face?" responded Twain. "Why, I'll never forget it. I wish I had it."
-Success.
What sub-type of article is it?
Prose Fiction
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Mark Twain
Charles Battell Loomis
Humorist
Anecdote
Sorrowful Face
Theater Party
Literary Details
Title
Mark Twain's Ambiguity
Subject
Theater Party And Birthday Dinner
Form / Style
Humorous Anecdote
Key Lines
"Remember Your Face?" Responded Twain. "Why, I'll Never Forget It. I Wish I Had It."