Johnny Tremain
What clues do you find in Chapter 1 that tell you about the economic status of the Laphams?
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Jill W
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Mr. Lapham is a silversmith and owns his own shop. He also has apprentices in the shop. This tells us that his trade is thriving. He may not be wealthy, but the family is comfortable.
Johnny Tremain