. . . . . . "\" ... There was a wonderful singer performing here yesterday, & I did so want to know his name ... but Clara couldn't tell me, for she is as ignorant of birds as I am.\" He goes on to tell of seeing a blue-jay, commenting that the cat had seen it too. Twain says: \"If he comes back with feathers in his mouth, he will be bound over for trial till you come ...\""@en . "ALS, Redding, Connecticut, to Jean Clemens"@en . . .