Судя по сведениям Конан Дойля, Хорнунга и Ньюмана, лондонская Conduit Street была населена не только густо, но и довольно специфическими личностями)

"Well—no, Bunny, I didn't. In point of fact I smell something interesting and illegal, and you know what a cautious chap I am. I signed myself Glasspool, care of Hickey, 38, Conduit Street; that's my tailor, and after sending the wire I went round and told him what to expect. He promised to send the reply along the moment it came. I shouldn't be surprised if that's it!"
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