1903. Michelson, a successful writer and turn-of-the-century novelist, published works for over 40 years. The book begins: When the thing was at its hottest, I bolted. Tom, like the darling he is-(Yes, you are, old fellow, you're as precious to me as-as you are to the police-if they could only get their hands on you)-well, Tom drew off the crowd, having passed the old gentleman's watch to me, and I made for the women's rooms.