Lady Gregory was there and Sir DennisFitz-Patrick; who had been Governor-General at Lahore when they were inIndia, and a number of other Irish ladies and gentlemen. The humidatmosphere of the season increased the difficulty of his breathing. Clemens improved in thebalmy autumn air of Florence and in the peaceful life of their well-ordered villa. Presently we got to the bottom of a hill and started up another, and I found myself walking ahead of the 'mobile.
Somewhat of the inducement in the McClure scheme had been the thought inClemens's mind that it would bring him back to America. He prepared a lengthy article on the subject, in dialogue form, making itall very clear and convincing, but for some reason none of the magazineswould take it. If it is not acceptable to you I want to ask you to write and tell me how it should be changed and I will give my best endeavors to the work. Every paper in the landhad an editorial telling the story of his debts, his sorrow, and histriumphs.
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