Chapter II: Act I

SCENE I.--Scrooge & Marley's Counting House, 1st G.
backed by an interior 2d G. Set fire-place--painted
grate fire L. Window in flat L. C. Double doors in
flat, thrown open, R. C. Scrooge's desk and chair near
window--ruler, pens, ink and paper on desk. Bob
Cratchit's Desk in inner room in sight of audience.
Lighted candles on both desks. Scuttle of coal near
fire place. Clothes hooks on flat for Scrooge's hat
and great coat. Coal shovel for Bob to enter with.
Subscription list for Mumford to enter with.
Clear stage of desk, chair and
scuttle.

SCENE II.--Scrooge's apartments 3d or 4th G. Door L.
C. and window R. C. in flat, backed by a street scene.
Small grate fire and mantel L. 2. Old-fashioned clock
and two plaster casts on mantel. Door R. 2. Table L.
C. Lighted candle, spoon, basin and writing materials
on table. Saucepan of gruel on hob. Two easy chairs
near fire place. Lights down. Fender at fire. Ringing
bells of place. Scrooge's hat and coat hung on the
wall. Chain made of cash boxes, keys, padlocks,
ledgers, deeds, purses, etc., for ghost to enter with.
Toothpick for Scrooge to show. Trap ready for ghost to
disappear.