The local store owner who observes Bert and Ernie's gift exchange dilemma. Recognizing their sacrifice, he intervenes and returns their traded possessions as actual Christmas presents.
Mr. Hooper operates the local store where Bert attempts to trade his paper clip collection.
Mr. Hooper facilitates Ernie's barter of an empty cigar box for Bert's collection.
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