2021-12-23
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Let's continue the story of Ebenezer Scrooge.
The spirit of Christmas yet to come couldn't have been more different from the spirit of Christmas presents Scrooge had just seen disappearing.
It was very tall, and it was hidden in a black cape and hood.
It didn't speak at all.
Scrooge was getting used to the company of ghosts by now, but he was afraid of this one.
Ghost of the future, I am more afraid of you than any spirit I've seen.
But I know your purpose is to do me good.
And I hope to become another man from the one I was.
So I am prepared to be in your company and do it with a thankful heart.
Was Scrooge really changing his ways?
They went to the financial district and the spirit stopped near a group of businessmen who were chatting.
I don't know much about it.
I only know he's dead.
It's likely to be a very cheap funeral.
I'm certain I don't know of anybody who'll go to it.
Should we volunteer?
I don't mind going if a lunch is provided.
What happened to the money?