–that you are better than the son or daughter of labor; because, if you do, you are a drivelling idiot.

–it proclaims you a fashion idiot.  The man or woman who wears such boots or shoes, and produces corns and bunions, is a mental crank.

is five dollars, but as he is an old customer you will sell it to him for four dollars.  If he is not an idiot he will conclude you are a fool.