Marley says a spirit is going to visit me. Are you that spirit?"
whispers Scrooge,afaid.
"I am,"the Ghost replies,smiling.Its voice is soft and gentle.
"But who are you?" asks Scrooge,curious.
"I am the Gust of Christmas Past!" it says. "Come with me."
Scrooge gets out of bed. The Ghost takes his hand and they pass
easily through the wall of the house! Now the city is gone and
they are standing on a lonely country road.