STAVE I.
Scene.—Scrooge's office. L., a low desk, at which sits Scrooge, in a large arm-chair. R., a high desk, with a tall stool; candle burning upon the desk. C., a low stool. Bob standing by the desk with a poker in his hand; one foot advanced, as though creeping off L., looking at Scrooge with an anxious expression.
Scrooge (looking round). Here, you! don't you do it; don't you do it! Haven't I told you, that, if you venture to waste my coals, 'twill be necessary for us to part? Haven't I?
(Bob drops the poker, gets upon stool, and tries to
warm his hands at the candle.)
[Exit, R.