It was not until now , when the bright faces of his former self and Dick were turned from them , that he remembered the Ghost , and became conscious that it was looking full upon him , while the light upon its head burnt very clear . `` A small matter , '' said the Ghost , `` to make these silly folks so full of gratitude . '' `` Small ! '' echoed Scrooge . The Spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices , who were pouring out their hearts in praise of Fezziwig ; and , when he had done so , said : `` Why ! Is it not ? He has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money : three or four , perhaps . Is that so much that he deserves this praise ? '' `` It is n't that , '' said Scrooge , heated by the remark , and speaking unconsciously like his former , not his latter self . `` It is n't that , 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 . '' He felt the Spirit 's glance , and stopped . `` What is the matter ? '' asked the Ghost . `` Nothing particular , '' said Scrooge . `` Something , I think ? '' the Ghost insisted . `` No , '' said Scrooge , `` no .
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