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The Shoemaker's Apron: The Story of the Man Who Sits Near the Golden Gate
"Now, Master," St. Peter said, "what am I to do? You know yourself we can't keep this fellow in heaven."
But Lord Jesus, looking with pity on the poor little shoemaker, said to St. Peter:
"Just let him stay where he is. He won't bother any one sitting here near the gate."
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