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'The air in the Horsham Mechanics' Hall was heavy with exception. It was warm night, and those who had rushed inside when the doors opened at 7.30 pm were jammed in like the proverbial sardines. Around the walls were the people unlucky enough o tot have booked seats - they would stand during the whole performance. There were even people sitting on the sides of the stage. Bodies shifted restlessly on chairs, fans swished to bring cool breezes to heated cheeks, legs crossed and uncrossed in anticipation...'
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Includes a photographic portrait of Mark Twain
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