Contrast to stave 2: “I was a boy.” Where he criticises his younger self.
“I am happy as an Angel, I am merry as a school-boy.”
Scrooge helping The Cratchits.
“I’ll raise your salary, and endeavour to assist your struggling family…”
Scrooge repaying the charity workers- link to stave 1
“A great many back payments.”
Scrooge asking Fred whether he can dine with them.
“Will you let me in, Fred?”