A Christmas Carol: The Last of the Spirits

270.316 - 299.18 Keith Morrison

Observing that the hand was pointed to them, Scrooge advanced to listen to their talk. "'No,' said a great fat man with a monstrous chin. "'I don't know much about it either way. I only know he's dead.' "'When did he die?' inquired another. "'Last night, I believe.' What was the matter with him? asked a third, taking a great vast quantity of snuff out of a very large snuff box.