A Christmas Carol: The Last of the Spirits

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Yes, I do, replied the woman. Why not? You were born to make your fortune, said Joe, and you'll certainly do it. I certainly shan't stay my hand for the sake of such a man as he was, I promise you, Joe, returned the woman coolly. Don't drop that oil upon the blankets now. His blankets? asked Joe. "'Who else do you think?' replied the woman. "'He isn't likely to take cold without him, I dare say.'