My youngest sister Sylvia in Sydney sent me, among other November goodies, this pair of Persian slippers two days ago. I sent her an e-mail informing her that she should have sent a men's size 10/11, but she replied that I'm supposed to stuff them with tobacco pouches a la Sherlock Holmes.

Since I don't smoke a pipe, I'm wondering what to place in them. House keys? Money? Cigarette cases and lighters?