02248cam a22003253u 4500 44327 UtSlPG 20260610134022.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Adams, Samuel Hopkins, 1871-1958 The Beggar's Purse: A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-01 David Widger "The Beggar's Purse: A Fairy Tale of Familiar Finance" by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a satirical story written in the early 20th century. This work blends elements of fiction and economic commentary, illuminating the importance of mindful spending and savings during a time of national crisis, specifically World War I. The narrative explores personal finance through the journey of its protagonist, E. Van Tenner, as he learns valuable lessons about consumption and thriftiness. The story follows E. Van Tenner, a steadfast bachelor with a comfortable routine, who encounters a whimsical beggar offering him a magical purse that promises to help him save money. As Van Tenner navigates a trip to New York City, he faces various temptations to spend unnecessarily but finds himself challenged by the purse's principle: he can only spend what is truly necessary. Through a series of humorous and enlightening experiences—such as declining taxis, choosing affordable meals, and resisting tipping—Van Tenner learns to scrutinize his habits and embrace frugality. Ultimately, he discovers that understanding the value of money and adopting a mindful approach to spending leads to greater satisfaction and financial health. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories World War, 1914-1918 -- United States -- Fiction Finance, Personal -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44327 85166 85166