He had an uncommon fondness for cats. As an old man summering in New H…

Mark Twain
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He had an uncommon fondness for cats. As an old man summering in New Hampshire, Twain even rented kittens from a nearby farm to keep him company until he returned home. If man could be crossed with the cat, said Twain, it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat. There's always something about your success that displeases even your best friends.
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