The Bootlegger

"He wears a gray plaid suit and his hair parted on the left; across his chest dangles a heavy gold watch chain. His shoes are tan and heavy, and in his striped silk tie blazes a sparkling horse-shoe. Almost any day he may be seen lunching in some well-known restaurant.

On his card are inscribed his name and telephone number, but not his address. He can get you anything if you only give him time.

He is constantly shifting his office, but will invariably advise you of its change of location. His collars are soft and striped.

In the left breast pocket of his waistcoat he carries several large cigars, one of which he is more than likely to offer you.

He owns three town houses, one house in the country, and two high-powered cars. Moreover, he is an absolute teetotaler and contributes generously to the Prohibition campaign.”

[Life, January 10, 1924, p.13]