I am finishing another pair of shoes, being made for a nobleman, a special customer of Mr. Candleman"s that requires, like the two pairs of chopines I made, a built up platform on them. They require much care and attention to detail being made to help improve the height aspect of someone else who is rather short in stature; I know not who. I fashion them very carefully, being made aware by Candleman that if they are again successful, further special orders are likely to follow.
I construct them very carefully, conscious that my efforts produce something rather special and proud of my workmanship. It is always a pleasure to look upon the finished item before they leave the shop and go on a circuitous route to the customer. The leather is soft and pliant, high quality indeed. It is smooth t
