-What is that noise? Is anybody there?...
-Ebenezer Scrooooge!...
-Who...who are you?...
-In life I was your partner, Jacob Marley!
-But...you died seven years ago...
-Don't you believe me?
-I...I believe you...but what are these chains on you?
-I wear the chain I forged in life! I made it link by link with my greed! But this is nothing compared to the chain you are making Ebenezer! It is a monstrous one!
-Oh no!...speak comfort to me Jacob...
-I am here to warn you that you have yet a chance of escaping my fate!
-Tell me, what must I do?...
-You will be haunted by three spirits!
-More ghosts? I think I'd rather not...!
-Without their visits you cannot hope for a better path than mine! Expect the first when the bell tolls one!...
-Who are you?
-I am the ghost of the Christmas past!
-And what reason brings you here to me spirit?
-Your welfare! Now come along, we have much to see!
-Help! Spirit! I don't know how to fly! I'm falling!
-Don't worry, just hold my hand!
-Where are you taking me?
‐We are going to visit some moments of your past!
-Do you know this place?
‐Yes! My old school, dark and empty!
-Not quite empty...A single child is left there, neglected by his friends and family!
-That boy is me... I could never join in those Christmas parties...Poor boy, so alone, no one really loved him...
-Do you remember her?
-...It's...Belle!...
-You loved her very much, didn't you?
-Leave me alone...it doesn't matter...
-You were about to get married but she couldn't stand it anymore!
-What?
-Your greater love for money and wealth! She felt so lonely. That's why she left you.
-So sad memories.. please spirit take me away from this place!
-Scrooge...come closer!
‐Who or what are you?
-I am the ghost of Christmas present! Look upon me! You've never seen the like of me before?
- I...don't think so! Where did all these come from!
-It's the food of generosity which you have long denied your fellow men.
-Generosity...Nobody has ever shown me generosity!
-You've never given them reason to! And yet, there are some who still like you! Come with me and you will see for yourself!
-This is the home of your faithful clerk Bob Cratchit. There's not plenty of food on their Christmas table but at least they seem quite happy at the moment. Although the health of their little one is fragile...
‐Let's have some juice and raise our glasses for a toast! Tiny Tim go on and make one!
-Ok dad! I want to thank Mr. Scrooge for this lovely dinner! He is the one who pays you for your work right?
-Mr....Scrooge...??
-Well...I suppose it's alright dear! It's Christmas after all! Let's drink to Mr. Scrooge then! Long life to him!
-Spirit, tell me... what will happen to Tiny Tim?
-Although this knowledge belongs to the future, I can only tell you that I see a vacant seat near the chimney corner and a carefully preserved crutch...without an owner...
-Oh no no, kind spirit, is there a way to avoid this?
-Unless the shadows of the future are changed this will be his poor fate... but enough of this let me take you somewhere else!
... to be continued
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