Strophe

1   1|    Scrooge having no better answer ready on the spur of the
2   1| wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. I don't make merry myself
3   3|       Never,'' Scrooge made answer to it. ~"Have never walked
4   3|   My dear,'' was Bob's mild answer, "Christmas Day.'' ~"I'll
5   3| been "Yes;'' inasmuch as an answer in the negative was sufficient
6   4|     head. That was the only answer he received. ~Although well
7   4| appeared embarrassed how to answer. ~"Is it good.'' she said, "
8   4|     point,'' said Scrooge, "answer me one question. Are these
9   5| broken voice would scarcely answer to his call. He had been