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The chuckle with which he said this, and the chuckle with which he paid for the Turkey, and the chuckle with which he paid for the cab, and the chuckle with which he recompensed the boy, were only to be exceeded by the chuckle with which he sat down breathless in his chair again, and chuckled till he cried. Shaving was not an easy task, for his hand continued to shake very much; and shaving requires attention, even when you don't dance while you are at it. But if he had cut the end of his nose off, he would have put a piece of sticking-plaister over it, and been quite satisfied. He dressed himself "all in his best," and at last got out into the streets. The people were by this time pouring forth, as he had seen them with the Ghost of Christmas Present; and walking with his hands behind him, Scrooge regarded every one with a delighted smile. He looked so irresistibly pleasant, in a word, that three or four good-humoured fellows said, "Good morning, sir! A merry Christmas to you!" And Scrooge said often afterwards, that of all the blithe sounds he had ever heard, those were the blithest in his ears. He had not gone far, when coming on towards him he beheld the portly gentleman, who had walked into his counting-house the day before, and said, "Scrooge and Marley's, I believe?" It sent a pang across his heart to think how this old gentleman would look upon him when they met; but he knew what path lay straight before him, and he took it. Page 124 of 130
"My dear sir," said Scrooge, quickening his pace, and taking the old gentleman by both his hands. "How do you do? I hope you succeeded yesterday. It was very kind of you. A merry Christmas to you, sir!" "Mr. Scrooge?" "Yes," said Scrooge. "That is my name, and I fear it may not be pleasant to you. Allow me to ask your pardon. And will you have the goodness"--here Scrooge whispered in his ear. "Lord bless me!" cried the gentleman, as if his breath were taken away. "My dear Mr. Scrooge, are you serious?" "If you please," said Scrooge. "Not a farthing less. A great many back-payments are included in it, I assure you. Will you do me that favour?" "My dear sir," said the other, shaking hands with him. "I don't know what to say to such munifi--" "Don't say anything, please," retorted Scrooge. "Come and see me. Will you come and see me?" "I will!" cried the old gentleman. And it was clear he meant to do it. "Thank'ee," said Scrooge. "I am much obliged to you. Page 125 of 130
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Written by Charle
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STAVE I: MARLEY'S GHOST MARLEY was
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nose, shrivelled his cheek, stiffen
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clerk came in with the shovel, the
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"There are many things from which I
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humour to the last. So A Merry Chri
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"The Treadmill and the Poor Law are
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corner of the court, some labourers
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"A poor excuse for picking a man's
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and, though the eyes were wide open
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legs, and a poker. Quite satisfied,
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the room before his eyes. Upon its
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"I don't," said Scrooge. "What evid
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you trouble me?" "Man of the worldl
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"You must have been very slow about
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exceedingly. "Hear me!" cried the G
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so that when the spectre reached it
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six to seven, and from seven to eig
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"Ding, dong!" "The hour itself," sa
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"Long Past?" inquired Scrooge: obse
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The Spirit gazed upon him mildly. I
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entering the dreary hall, and glanc
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pocket, and looking about him, afte
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sister into the veriest old well of
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"Yo ho, there! Ebenezer! Dick!" Scr
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dancers yet, as if the other fiddle
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"Why! Is it not? He has spent but a
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"All your other hopes have merged i
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and you will dismiss the recollecti
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wonder and delight with which the d
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with all his force, he could not hi
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The moment Scrooge's hand was on th
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not. Have you had many brothers, Sp
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pears and apples, clustered high in
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yet there was a genial shadowing fo
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went, and took Scrooge with him, ho
Page 73 and 74: "Why, where's our Martha?" cried Bo
Page 75 and 76: excited by the two young Cratchits,
Page 77 and 78: "God bless us every one!" said Tiny
Page 79 and 80: very happy, I have no doubt!" The c
Page 81 and 82: that no one was at home to give the
Page 83 and 84: horny hands over the rough table at
Page 85 and 86: seemed made to be kissed--as no dou
Page 87 and 88: pleasanter companions than he can f
Page 89 and 90: pressing a certain ring upon her fi
Page 91 and 92: that way. "He has given us plenty o
Page 93 and 94: the Spirit's sorrowful reply. "Look
Page 95 and 96: save one outstretched hand. But for
Page 97 and 98: with their great gold seals; and so
Page 99 and 100: "How are you?" said one. "How are y
Page 101 and 102: Far in this den of infamous resort,
Page 103 and 104: "No, indeed!" said Mrs. Dilber and
Page 105 and 106: "Ah!" returned the woman, laughing
Page 107 and 108: which, though it was dumb, announce
Page 109 and 110: The Phantom spread its dark robe be
Page 111 and 112: "Let me see some tenderness connect
Page 113 and 114: grieved!" Bob was very cheerful wit
Page 115 and 116: "Only hear that, Peter," said Mrs.
Page 117 and 118: He paused to look round before ente
Page 119 and 120: may sponge away the writing on this
Page 121 and 122: The father of a long, long line of
Page 123: I'll give you a shilling. Come back
Page 127 and 128: great array); for these young house
Page 129 and 130: "A merry Christmas, Bob!" said Scro
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