Possible Clues:

• 'In ___ Detail' (Cora Harrington book about lingerie)
• Friendly leaders of African tribe parting eventually
• Suggest convict holds appeal up
• Hint for one's confidant
• Where art lover may be, catching the setter's hint
• Where art is shown, including this person's bosom
• Close friend slips note into prisoner
• I prepared mint tea for close friend
• Hint from close friend
• Friendly convict crushes it from behind