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From "Mark Twain: A Biography. Complete" by Paine, Albert Bigelow
John A. Quarles
Jane Clemens's sister's husband
Core Belief
"Kindness, generosity, and a sense of humor are essential for a fulfilling life."
Worldview
A blend of practicality and optimism, with a strong emphasis on family and community.
Personality
Happy-hearted, generous, and optimistic, with a jovial nature and a knack for humor. He is kind and humane, and a source of endless delight to the Clemens children.
In Their Own Words
"“Your hens won't lay, eh? Tell your maw to feed 'em parched corn and drive 'em uphill.”"
"“You--if I have to hunt you again after dark, I will make you smell like a burnt horn!”"
"“If ever anybody was in trouble, the men on that steamboat were. They were the Democratic candidates at the last election. They killed Salt River improvements, and Salt River has killed them. Their ghosts went up the river on a ghostly steamboat.”"
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