After observing the
entire evening's dance and the festivities at old Fezziwig's, Scrooge tells the
spirit,
He has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to
make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. Say that his power lies in words and
looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count 'em up: what
then? The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.
Fezziwig has given a party, a Christmas party, for all of his
friends, including his apprentices, Dick and Ebenezer. It was nothing extravagant, but it was
full of joy, fun, and Christmas spirit, and it is clear that all in attendance had a grand time.
Ebenezer and Dick's faces were "bright" as they enjoyed the party, and they
"pour[ed] out their hearts in praise of Fezziwig" when the party was over. Scrooge
seems to realize that he possesses a similar power, as an employer, and he realizes how
dramatically he differs from his own former employer. He suddenly wishes he...
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