At the time , the firm 's proprietor , James P. Allaire , charged an entry fee of sixty dollars for an apprenticeship .
Impressed by Roach 's dedication , he decided to waive the fee .
At the time , the firm 's proprietor , James P. Allaire , charged an entry fee of sixty dollars for an apprenticeship , but impressed by Roach 's dedication , he decided to waive the fee .