NCERT Class 7 English Honeycomb Book Chapter 5 Quality Summary

Mr. Gessler, a German shoemaker, is the subject of this tale. He has known the author since the author was a young boy, when the shoemaker used to make footwear for the author's dad. The shoemaker formerly shared his store with his older brother. His store was a little corner store situated in a posh neighborhood of London. The store, nevertheless, stood apart from the others in a few ways. The storefront was unmarked, but for the name inscribed there, and the window displayed a few pairs of boots. 

He always made sure the customer's boots fit them precisely. According to the author, the process he used to make the boots appeared magical and mystical. The author even questioned the shoemaker about how difficult it was to create such footwear. It was an art, the shoemaker said with a smile. Because of the quality of his shoes, according to the author, visiting his store was frequently impractical. Additionally, the ambience inside the store was unique. It was like to entering a church. The client was required to wait while seated on a solitary wooden chair. The shoemaker would descend the stairs to the tip tap of his slippers and a guttural groan from upstairs. Gessler, Mr unprofessional look.

With his shirt sleeves turned back and wearing a leather apron, he would stand slightly bowed towards the buyer. He would blink as if a dream about footwear had just woken him up. The shoemaker would then bring a piece of leather once the author had given his request. The shoemaker would praise the work in his German accent, and the author would concur. The author would respond as conveniently as possible when the shoemaker would ask him when he would like his order. The shoemaker would continue to schedule the meeting for the next two weeks, but if his older brother would be accompanying the author, he would promise to ask him and then let him know.

The author once informed Mr. Gessler that the previous pair of shoes were creaky. However, the shoemaker claimed that they shouldn't have squeaked and grew dejected. He then instructed the author to return with those footwear, promising to have a look. He indicated that some boots were defective from the start, and if those boots ended up being irreparably harmed, he would deduct them from his charge. The author once visited Mr. Gessler's shop to voice his displeasure about boots he had purchased from a major company. While waiting for his order, he examined his boots from top to bottom. He was adamant that he had not created such boots, and he even indicated to the area where they were inflicting pain.

The shoemaker made scathing remarks about the large corporations and how their marketing were driving away his clients. For the time being, he spoke about his struggles. The author purchased many pairs of boots since he felt horrible for the shoemaker and they are of such high quality that they last him for two years. When he went to Mr. Gessler's business a few months later, he learned that Mr. Gessler's older brother had passed away. Once more, out of sadness, the author placed countless pairings. The author then traveled for more than a year after that. When he returned, he went to Mr. Gessler's shop and placed a variety of footwear orders.

The author made the decision to see Mr. Gessler and express his gratitude for his assistance after getting his directives. When he arrived, the name of the shoemaker was not displayed on the storefront. He soon learned that Mr. Gessler had died of malnutrition from the new owner. The business owner continued by claiming that Mr. Gessler never promoted and that his poor speed cost him all of his clients. Never using a cent for food, Mr. Gessler would never stop working on boots. Mr. Gessler, he claimed, possessed the greatest leather and produced high-quality footwear. With sorrowful heart, the author added that Mr. Gessler produced superb footwear.