He’s either heartbroken, or on forced leave from the paper, or he’s sick and Mollie is taking care of him. Need More clues
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Sam writes a solo piece with a new name
The paper sits on it for a while. Sam tells them he is Twain.
Orion writes to D.C. asking for Indian Affairs assistance for instructions
Washoe chiefs complain that white men are chopping down all the pine nut trees. MT&OC 75