Scrooge (to Fred). You're quite a powerful speaker, sir. I wonder you don't go into Parliament.
Fred. Don't be angry, uncle. Come, dine with us tomorrow.
Scrooge. Dine with you? Me? I'll see you hanged first. Dine with you? I'll see you in—
Cratchit (sneezes violently).
Scrooge. What's the matter with you? (Turns to Fred.) I'm a busy man. Good afternoon.
Fred. Come, uncle; say "Yes."
Scrooge. No.
Fred. But why? Why?
Scrooge (savagely). Why did you get married?
Fred. Because I fell in love.