Because they paid tithing the husband was given stamina to search harder for a more obscure job that might be missed by others. I testify that the cuckoo bird pops out of the clock every hour on the hour, and that this story has just as much significance.
As for Tommy, I'm sure he's vexed. Who wouldn't be. You're supposed to be able to get away with fraud if you blend it with Jesus. Why can't the British see that?