Martha. And how big it is! (All take seats.)

Bob. And don't it smell good!

Betty. Hurray for the Christmas goose.

Tim. Hurray! (Cratchit makes signal, all bend heads for a silent grace.)

Cratchit (after pronounced pause). And God bless Christmas Day.

Tim. God bless us all, every one. (Cratchit and Mrs. Cratchit serve the meal. All eat.)

Cratchit. I've got a situation in my eye for Master Peter.

Peter. A situation for me?

Cratchit. Yes, sir, for you. Full five-and-sixpence weekly.

All. Oh, Peter!