Soon it is time to close the office. "I suppose you want to stay at home tomorrow?" Scrooge asks his clerk suddenly. "Er...yes,sir"replies the clerk. "It's going to cost me money!" cries Scrooge. "It is only one day a year,sir," says the clerk. "Oh,very well,very well,but be here early the next morning!" says Scrooge impatiently. The clerk says 'yes' and leaves quickly. Scrooge doesn't smile. He closes the big, heavy door behind him.