For Wednesday, you're reading Clemens's/Twain's "Cannibalism in the Cars." In case you get really confused by some of the structure, it helps to understand that, at certain points, the story is meant to resemble the minutes of a meeting or a Congressional hearing.
As with the story by Washington Irving, we again have a "frame" around the main story and some questions about the likelihood of the tale. These are not uncommon features in American literature from the middle of the 19th century. In class, you'll discuss those aspects and others, and you'll be given your next assignments. To preview: You'll have another short story to read for Friday (but you'll have time in class on Wednesday to start reading) and another rather short one to read over the next weekend. I'll be back before you know it! Sorry I can't be there!
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