# Interval of Two Years explained — The Autobiography of Mark Twain

> Chapter companion for The Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain.

## What happens

In this dictation from January 9, 1906, Mark Twain reflects on the passage of two years and the events that have transpired, with Mr. Paine and Miss Hobby present as stenographer.

## Themes in this chapter

### Memory and Autobiography

Twain is engaged in the act of dictating his life story, reflecting on memory and the passage of time.

## Character check-ins

### Mark Twain

Dictating his autobiography, reflecting on the interval of two years.

### F. G. Whitmore

Present as Mr. Paine during the dictation.

### Clara Clemens

Mentioned as Miss Hobby, the stenographer.

## Key lines

> Interval of Two Years

A period of two years has passed since the previous dictation.

_Twain marks the passage of time in his autobiographical work._

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