Bulwer, in his 'What will He do with It ?' has discussed the difference between shoemakers and tailors.

"The one is thrown upon his own resources, the other works in the company of his fellows: the one thinks, the other communicates.

Cooke was a man of natural ability, and he made the best use of his powers.

Opportunity, sooner or later, comes to nearly all who work and wait, and are duly persevering.

Shoemaking was not found very productive; and Cooke, being fairly educated as well as self-educated, opened a village school.