In the shady retreat under the hill grew clusters of luxuriant ferns; the wild French willow stood proudly with its lofty crest of red and gorgeous flowers between the pebbles[.]

In the Book of Genesis, we are told that the descendants of Noah built a great city in the land of Shinar.

1. If P, then Q.

So you see, my dear, your father's street-arab career is beset with disappointments.