The firm of William Whitley, a popular fruit dealer in London had been paid for such delivery by an anonymous benefactor; pineapple, a rare and costly fruit then in London which was prized a quarter per fruit, was delivered to him every day.
The firm of William Whitley had been paid for such delivery by an anonymous benefactor. William Whitley was a popular fruit dealer in London. Pineapple was delivered to him every day. Pineapple was a rare and costly fruit then in London. This London was prized a quarter per fruit.