Date: Tue, 19 Jul 1994 19:56:51 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Dennis P. Lawrence" <lawrence%tyrell.net@KSUVM.KSU.EDU>
Subject: Re: REPLY: Gowns used by KKK
Robert,
I have always been fascinated by this etymology, yet the only source I
have for it is a Sherlock Holmes novel _The Valley of Fear_ (I think).
While I trust The Baker Street detective in all matters concerning
the criminal class, I always cross my fingers when repeating this tale.
But repeat it I do. I know it is hard to track references like this down,
but I wonder if anybody had other sources for this explanation?
Dennis - Thinking elementary thoughts in Kansas
lawrence@tyrell.net