Two boys find a well wisher (6)
I believe the answer is:
patron
'two' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for patron that I've seen before include "One who protects" , "Sponsor or supporter as of the arts" , "angel" , "One gives financial or other support, to an artist say" , "manager (13) [FRENCH]" .)