'No, no!' said Scrooge. 'Oh no, kind spirit! Say that he
will live!'
'If his life does not change soon, he will die before next Christmas. What does that matter? There are too many
people in the world, so it's a good thing if some of them
die.'
Scrooge was ashamed and sad to hear his own words
spoken by the spirit. But he lifted his head when he heard
his name.
'Mr Scrooge!' said Bob. 'Let's drink to Mr Scrooge,
whose money has paid for this meal!'