Ep. 15: A greedy man loses his reward, a rat is sponsored, and children outwit a priest
Aired on July 8, 2012
This episode presents three distinct stories. In the first, a man receives an accidental gift and attempts to repay the giver, but his growing greed ultimately causes him to lose everything. The second segment follows an elderly couple who take on the sponsorship of a rat. In the final story, two children manage to trick a cunning priest through their wits. The narrative highlights themes of morality and consequences across these separate vignettes.
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