Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1852, by LIPPINCOTT, GRAMBO & CO. in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Thomas Claire, a son of St. Crispin, was a clever sort of a man; though not very well off in the world. He was industrious, but, as his abilities were small, his reward was proportioned thereto. His skill went but little beyond half-soles, heel-taps, and patches. Those who, willing to encourage Thomas, ventured to order from him a new pair of boots or shoes, never repeated the order. That would have been carrying their good wishes for his prosperity rather too far.…
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