along with the help of a wooden crutch, he was not strong enough to travel far alone. "Why, where's Martha?' cried Bob, looking round. "Not coming,' said Mrs Cratchit. "Not coming!' repeated Bob, his cheerful smile disappearing. "Not coming on Christmas Day! But Martha didn't like to worry her father for a minute so she ran out from behind the door and kissed him, while the two young Cratchits showed Tiny Tim the chicken now ready to eat. Scrooge and the spirit watched as the family sat down to eat. It was a poor enough meal, but to them it seemed