My Mark Twain Chapter 2

In which a convivial Boston lunch brings together an assembly of literary spirits including Clemens, whose delight in the company and wit brightens the gathering despite its divergence from the expected decorum of such occasions. Subsequently, in the warmth of hospitable homes near Hartford, Clemens reveals the triumphant prosperity of his subscription publications and shares his discerning views on the nature of literary success with two younger authors, inspiring them with visions of abundant fortune.