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Thread #57112 Message #897197
Posted By: Allan C.
24-Feb-03 - 08:05 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Mark Twain (on the Mississippi)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Title & words please: Mark Twain
Adding to what Nigel posted above...the quotation makes no sense. Mark twain signifies two fathoms of depth which was considered to be a safe depth for the passage of a paddleboat.