by Mark Twain
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“A Dog’s Tale”: Copyright, 1903, by Samuel L. Clemens; Copyright, 1931, by Clara Gabrilowitsch.
“A Double-Barreled Detective Story”: Copyright, 1902, by Olivia L. Clemens; Copyright, 1930, by Clara Gabrilowitsch.
“Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven”: Copyright, 1909, by Mark Twain Company; Copyright, 1937, by Clara Gabrilowitsch.
“A Fable”: Copyright, 1909, by Harper & Brothers.
“A Horse’s Tale”: Copyright, 1906, by Harper & Brothers.
“Hunting the Deceitful Turkey”: Copyright, 1906, by Harper & Brothers.
“The $30,000 Bequest”: Copyright, 1906, by Harper & Brothers; Copyright, 1934, by Clara Gabrilowitsch.
“The Mysterious Stranger”: Copyright, 1916, by Harper & Brothers.
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