The story A Cub Pilot written by Mark Twain is an autobiographical short story that tells the story of his youth and how he worked on the steam boat on the Mississippi river when he was 22 years old, his only purpose was to entertain the audience and share with the public something about his life.
Stage directions give indication to the characters actions and expressions. It states who is coming and going (and from where) and what they will be doing.
