Scrooge's business in Stave 1 is all about his money. For example Scrooge doesn’t want to give his clerk a day off for Christmas with his family. On page 12 it states, “A poor excuse for picking a man’s pocket every 25th of December”. This piece of evidence means that Scrooge thinks that Bob is getting money for a day that he doesn't even come into work . Another piece of evidence is on page 8, it states,
Scrooge's business in Stave 1 is all about his money. For example Scrooge doesn’t want to give his clerk a day off for Christmas with his family. On page 12 it states, “A poor excuse for picking a man’s pocket every 25th of December”. This piece of evidence means that Scrooge thinks that Bob is getting money for a day that he doesn't even come into work . Another piece of evidence is on page 8, it states,