Scrooge1970

2nd Portly Gentleman:
What may we put you down for, sir?

Scrooge:
Nothing, sir.

1st Portly Gentleman:
Ah, you wish to remain anonymous.

Scrooge:
I wish to be left alone, sir, that is what I wish! I don't make myself merry at Christmas and I can't afford to make idol people merry. I have been forced to support the establishments I mentioned through taxation, and God knows they cost more than they're worth. Those who are badly off must go there.

2nd Portly Gentleman:
Many would rather die than go there.

Scrooge:
If they'd rather die, they had better do it and decrease the surplus population. Good night, gentlemen.

Scrooge:
Humbug!