[Vwoolf] For Agatha Christie fans

Tue Apr 21 03:33:18 EDT 2020

“Bowley who liked young people and walked down Piccadilly with his right arm resting on the boss of his back.” (“Jacob’s Room”, ch. xiii)

What does “boss” mean here?  Can anyone provide an authoritative answer?

In the meantime, see:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+poirot+opening+credits&view=detail&mid=9F3976C2D091D1C0B4859F3976C2D091D1C0B485&FORM=VIRE

Stuart
(Day 35)
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