Albert Bigelow Paine

“ The revised proofs of his book were coming now, and he and gentle Livy Langdon read them together. Samuel Clemens realized presently that the girl he had chosen had a delicate literary judgment. She became all at once his editor, a position she held until her death. Her refining influence had much to do with Mark Twain's success, then and later, and the world owes her a debt of gratitude. ”

“ Yet for some reason he still did not regard himself as a literary man. He was a journalist, and began to look about for a paper which he could buy—his idea being to establish a business and a home. Through Mr. Langdon's assistance, he finally obtained an interest in the Buffalo Express, and the end of the year 1869 found him established as its associate editor, though still lecturing here and there, because his wedding-day was near at hand and there must be no lack of funds.
It was the 26. of February, 1870, that Samuel Clemens and Olivia Langdon were married. ”

“ The friends who had gone ahead came out with greetings to lead in the bride and groom. Servants hurried forward to take bags and wraps. They were ushered inside; they were led through beautiful rooms, all newly appointed and garnished. ”