[Life On The Mississippi Part 9. by Mark Twain]@TWC D-Link bookLife On The Mississippi Part 9. CHAPTER 52 A Burning Brand 11/19
It scored another triumph.
The house wept as one individual. My friend went on summer vacation up into the fishing regions of our northern British neighbors, and carried this sermon with him, since he might possibly chance to need a sermon.
He was asked to preach, one day. The little church was full.
Among the people present were the late Dr. J.G.Holland, the late Mr.Seymour of the 'New York Times,' Mr.Page, the philanthropist and temperance advocate, and, I think, Senator Frye, of Maine.
The marvelous letter did its wonted work; all the people were moved, all the people wept; the tears flowed in a steady stream down Dr. Holland's cheeks, and nearly the same can be said with regard to all who were there.
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