[The American Claimant by Mark Twain]@TWC D-Link bookThe American Claimant CHAPTER III 10/19
Do you note the commercial value of that detail ?" "Well, I--the--the truth is, that I don't quite know that I do.
Do you mean that such, being permanent, not transitory, would give more general satisfaction, and so enhance the price--of tickets to the show--" "Show? Folly--listen to me; and get a good grip on your breath, for you are going to need it.
Within three days I shall have completed my method, and then--let the world stand aghast, for it shall see marvels. Washington, within three days--ten at the outside--you shall see me call the dead of any century, and they will arise and walk.
Walk ?--they shall walk forever, and never die again.
Walk with all the muscle and spring of their pristine vigor." "Colonel! Indeed it does take one's breath away." "Now do you see the money that's in it ?" "I'm--well, I'm--not really sure that I do." Great Scott, look here.
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