Mr scrooge,' said the gentleman. 'I have come to ask for your help because it is Christmas. I want money to heip the poor people who have money and no homes.' ' Aren't there any prisons?' asked Scrooqe. ' Aren't there any workhouses.' 'But prisons and workhouses are very unpleasant places. I am sure you want people to have a merry Christmas,' replied the gentleman. 'I don't have a merry Christmas,' said Scrooge. ' Christmas is nonsense. It's humburg! I don't believe in Christmas. I'm not giving money to anyone else so they can have a merry Christmas.'