Strophe

 1   1|    quite a powerful speaker, sir,'' he added, turning to
 2   1|     want of common comforts, sir.'' ~"Are there no prisons?''
 3   1|   Scrooge. ~"Both very busy, sir.'' ~"Oh! I was afraid, from
 4   1|         If quite convenient, Sir.'' ~"It's not convenient,''
 5   2|  ever. ~"Are you the Spirit, sir, whose coming was foretold
 6   2|     told it him!) struck up "Sir Roger de Coverley.'' Then
 7   5| fellows said, "Good morning, sir! A merry Christmas to you!''
 8   5|    and he took it. ~"My dear sir,'' said Scrooge, quickening
 9   5|      merry Christmas to you, sir!'' ~"Mr Scrooge?'' ~"Yes,''
10   5|     that favour?'' ~"My dear sir,'' said the other, shaking
11   5|      Nice girl! Very. ~"Yes, sir.'' ~"Where is he, my love?''
12   5|     He's in the dining-room, sir, along with mistress. I'
13   5|    day.'' ~"I am very sorry, sir,'' said Bob. "I am behind
14   5|       It's only once a year, sir,'' pleaded Bob, appearing
15   5|      rather merry yesterday, sir.'' ~"Now, I'll tell you