A Hoax of a different color
A Hook line, and a stinker
It all started the morning of November 27, 1809. At five AM sharp, a chimney sweep arrived at 54 Berners Street, the home of Mrs. Tottenham, who was known to be a “lady of fortune” — that is, she was loaded. A maid answered his knock, and informed him that there must be some mistake; the residence was not in need of the services of a chimney sweep at th…