In this story, commerce has become Global and Electronic. Many have profited from the sale of the Snake Skin.  The Farmer is happy that he can buy food.  The Kiosk Operator is happy to have a job. The Kiosk Company is happy to have received revenues.  The Village is happy to have money to pay for more public works.  The Government is happy it can provide more social services.  The Satellite Company is happy to have sold air-time. The Bank is happy to have received it's service fees.  The Italian Shoe Company has sold a new pair of shoes to a Satisfied Customer who paid for it all!