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"Plenty of prisons," said the gentleman, laying down the pen again.<\/p>\n

"And the Union workhouses?" demanded Scrooge. "Are they still in operation?"<\/p>\n

"They are. Still," returned the gentleman, "I wish I could say they were not."<\/p>\n

"The Treadmill and the Poor Law are in full vigour, then?" said Scrooge.<\/p>\n

"Both very busy, sir."<\/p>\n

"Oh! I was afraid, from what you said at first, that something had occurred to stop them in their useful course," said Scrooge. "I'm very glad to hear it."<\/p>\n

"Under the impression that they scarcely furnish Christian cheer of mind or body to the multitude," returned the gentleman, "a few of us are endeavouring to raise a fund to buy the Poor some meat and drink, and means of warmth. We choose this time, because it is a time, of all others, when Want is keenly felt, and Abundance rejoices. What shall I put you down for?"<\/p>\n

"Nothing!" Scrooge replied.<\/p>\n

"You wish to be anonymous?"<\/p>\n

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