Crimes of old London

Collection of short stories. Contents: The scoured silk -- The extraordinary adventure of Mr. John Proudie -- Heartsease -- The housekeeper -- The gilt sedan chair -- The packet of comfits -- Brent's folly -- A quiet woman -- The seven deadly sins -- I. Pride II. Gluttony III. Luxury IV. Wrath V. Envy VI. Avarice VII. Sloth.