Scrooge And The Ghost Short Story

Scrooge had a friend he had business with and his name was Marley. Marley and Scrooge were partners for who knows how many years. Marley died and the story said “Marley was dead, to begin with. The is no doubt whatever about that.”. Scrooge knew he was dead, but he really wasn't upset about it, but Scrooge was a great business man. The story said “The firm was known as Scrooge and Marley. Sometimes people new to the business called Scrooge Scrooge, and sometimes Marley, but he answered to both names.”. Everything was the same to Scrooge. Scrooge thought there was a ghost in his house because the cellar door flew open then he heard noises on the floor below. The story said “Upon its coming in, the dying flame leaped up, as though it cried “I know him! Marley’s Ghost!” and fell again.”. Scrooge didn’t believe it was Marley’s ghost and he asked him “Jacob,” he said, imploringly. “Old Jacob Marley, tell me more. Speak comfort to me, Jacob.” and Marley said “I have none to give,” the Ghost replied.”. After the ghost had left, Scrooge closed the window and double locked it. …show more content…
Scrooge got a visitor and the story said “The curtains of his bed were drawn aside; and Scrooge, starting up into a half-recumbent attitude, found himself face to face with the unearthly visitor who drew them: as close to it as I am now to you, and I am standing in the spirit at your elbow.”. The strange figure was like a child, but looked like an old