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The Mysterious Purse and the Honest Cobbler’s Gift
A poor Northamptonshire cobbler Jared Gropp and his wife Hepsebath live simply with seven children. An elderly stranger asks for help with a ripped boot and offers wisdom on money, honesty, and contentment. A found purse triggers a test of virtue, leading to a brother’s reunion and a richer life through honesty and kinship.
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Jareb Gropp
Jareb
Jared Gropp
Jared
Smith
Smith —Smith
Heppy
Gropp
Tami
Tam
Landall
Tamina
Lovato
Jarod
Iron
Tommy
Johnny
Ermal Aed
Jaret
Teppy
Jareh
Hare
Sean
Jureb
Jereb
Ifo
Grove
England
Air
Daventry
Northampton
Sod
Hepschath Munson
Kilworth
Leicester
George
India
Sam
George Munson
Meppy
Tever
Victi