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THE BOYS' LIFE OF MARK TWAIN Do not begin any remark with "Say."

When applying for a ticket avoid trying to make conversation. If you must talk, let the weather alone. . ..

You can ask him for his autograph—there is no harm in that—but be careful and don't remark that it is one of the penalties of greatness. He has heard that before.

There were several pages of this counsel.