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Financial strain leads to piano dream and lesson in thrift
Fred Chester struggles as times grow hard after a prosperous start. His wife Ellen pushes for a piano to lift spirits, prompting Uncle Luke to show the folly of extravagance. A harsh lesson follows, guiding the couple toward disciplined living and eventual recovery.
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