___ , or, Little By Little (popular 1858 morality tale) (4)

I believe the answer is:

eric

(Other definitions for eric that I've seen before include "-- Idle; -- Morecambe" , "Ancient blood-money; Ernie's partner" , "-- Clapton, guitarist" , "-- Idle, comedian" , "Mr Clapton" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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