The Guilty Abroad: The Mark Twain Mysteries #4

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Peter J. Heck. The Guilty Abroad: The Mark Twain Mysteries #4

The Guilty. Abroad

Historical Note and Acknowledgments

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THE DUMB. SHALL SING

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A Mark Twain Mystery

Peter J. Heck

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Around the base of the fountain sat a number of garishly dressed women. “Those are the flower girls,” said Jimmy, without further explanation. From the look of them, I did not think they sold many flowers.

We continued southwest on Piccadilly Street, originally an ancient road leading west from the walled City of London. There were a good many grand homes, almost mansions, along the way. Those overlooking the Green Park to the south had a fine view of Buckingham Palace. Evidently this was one of the most elegant of addresses during the early years of this century. Jimmy pointed out one house that had been occupied by Lord Chancellor Eldon, who amused himself by counting long and short petticoats from his drawing-room window. “ ’E counted a lot more short than long,” said Jimmy, cackling merrily.

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