??353: Chapter 215 The Elegant Connoisseurs of the 19th Century (5K6)_2
353: Chapter 215 The Elegant Connoisseurs of the 19th Century (5K6)_2
Arthur stood by his side and listened, his face not turning red nor his heart skipping a beat as he nodded in agreent, “That’s right, that’s how we do it in Britain.
Perhaps you could consider starting a similar dical equipnt company in the United States after you return, bringing back a touch of advanced civilization.”
Colt pondered for a mont but eventually shook his head in resignation, “Forget it, I’m still more interested in firearms; the gap between them and dical equipnt is just too great.”
Arthur replied calmly, “No, no, I think they’re not that different actually.”
Colt was curious, “How so?”
Arthur took out his pipe, lit it, and took a puff before saying, “Your Colt Revolver and this intestinal treatnt device, essentially, they’re both about opening eyes, though the principles behind them may differ slightly, the outcos are highly consistent.”
Arthur was mid-smoke when, unfortunately, the association mber Andrew, who had climbed up from the embanknt, quickly spotted this London gentleman carrying a large quantity of dical supplies.
Eagerly, Andrew said, “Sir, may I buy so of your tobacco?”
Clasping the tin full of tobacco in his hand, Arthur hesitated for a mont before hestiated for a mont before tactfully persuading him, “This tobacco of mine was purchased on Jermyn Street, genuine stuff from Santo Domingo.
Wouldn’t it be a waste to use it for intestinal therapy?”
Upon hearing this, Andrew responded with a sense of duty, “Sir, what are you talking about?
This is about saving the lives of the citizens of London.
Besides, we’re not asking for it for free.
If you’re not willing to sell, please make way quickly, as I need to go to the shop behind us to stock up.”
Hearing this, Arthur was about to step aside when he caught sight of the volunteers rescuing drowning victims in the tumultuous waves of the Thas River.
Suddenly, an idea popped into his head.
He held the other man’s hand and slapped the tobacco tin into it, “As an old smoker, although it’s difficult for
to part with my favorite indulgence, as an upright Scotland Yard officer, I do feel obliged to uphold the safety of the general public.
To speak frankly, I’ve encountered a drowning case these past few days where the victim unfortunately perished.
If that lady had co across you at the ti, she surely would have been saved.”
After hearing this, Andrew expressed his regret, “I’m sorry to hear about this.
In the end, it all cos down to our association being short-handed.
Even though we have soone on patrol by the Thas every day, at most we can only cover the area from Covent Garden to the West India Docks.
I guess the woman you ntioned didn’t fall into the water in this area, did she?”
Arthur’s eyes widened slightly as he replied, “Sir, are you sure everyone who falls into the water in this area can be saved?”
Andrew shook his head, “Certainly not, but if soone falls into the water in this area, our association keeps records.
And as you ntioned, the lady fell into the water recently, and in our association’s records for the last fortnight, there were no cases of drowning victims dying.
That’s why I’m certain the lady you ntioned couldn’t have fallen into the water here.”
Arthur smiled upon hearing this and continued to inquire, “But I’ve heard that after drowning victims die, their bodies tend to be swept downstream.
So, are you saying that in this stretch of river from Covent Garden to the West India Docks, there haven’t been any bodies found that were washed downstream during this ti?”
“Washed downstream?” Andrew replied, “Of course, that happens every day.
But when you’ve been in this business for a while, you can usually tell how long the body’s been in the water.
Those that have been washed downstream, you can generally tell at a glance.
As for the details, I won’t describe them to you; the state of a body after soaking for too long is just too disgusting.”
Hearing this, Arthur couldn’t help but take out another tobacco tin from his pocket and slap it into the other man’s palm, “I appreciate your enthusiastic help, good citizen.
The two things you’ve just said are very important to .
If I need more information later, I will co visit your association again.
There are a few mint candies inside this tobacco tin, rember not to overexert yourself while helping others, and keep a cool breath at all tis.”
Andrew was perplexed by Arthur’s words but simply looked up to rember the gentleman’s face, offered his thanks, and then hurried back down the Thas embanknt with the tobacco tin.
Watching him move off, Arthur then patted the Arican young man, Colt’s, shoulder, “Alright, Mr.
Colt, while I’m in a good mood, let’s go have so tea nearby.
And you can tell
more about your revolver with the rotating drum magazine.
I heard from a guard that your handgun seems to burst at the barrel quite easily.
Why don’t you carefully consider making so improvents to the firing-pin chanism, or maybe add a rifled barrel?
By the way, I have yet to ask, what’s the caliber of your handgun?
It couldn’t be better if it can accommodate conical bullets in shell casings.
My needs are indeed quite unique; so tasks I undertake don’t afford many opportunities or much ti to fire, so it would be best if each shot were lethal.”
…
In the evening at a café near Whitehall, an elegant crystal chandelier cast a soft, orange glow, while lodic music accompanied by the phonograph wafted through every corner of the café.
Sir Peel, holding a silver spoon, stirred his coffee cup while listening to the music and laughing, “As a piano étude, the ‘Bell’ is certainly excellent and also very popular at balls, but its rhythm is too vigorous, clearly unsuitable for a café environnt like this.
Arthur, perhaps you could consult Mr.
Mozesales or Sir ndelssohn for so advice on composing classical music.
That way, your vinyl record sales are sure to jump a great deal more.
I know you can do it, Arthur; your records always have sothing delightful to offer, whether it’s the ‘Bell’ or that one you sent
the other day.”
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