And see his good deeds springing from the wound , to sow the world with life immortal ! No voice pronounced these words in Scrooge 's ears , and yet he heard them when he looked upon the bed . He thought , if this man could be raised up now , what would be his foremost thoughts ? Avarice , hard dealing , griping cares ? They have brought him to a rich end , truly ! He lay , in the dark , empty house , with not a man , a woman , or a child to say he was kind to me in this or that , and for the memory of one kind word I will be kind to him . A cat was tearing at the door , and there was a sound of gnawing rats beneath the hearth-stone . What they wanted in the room of death , and why they were so restless and disturbed , Scrooge did not dare to think . `` Spirit ! '' he said , `` this is a fearful place . In leaving it , I shall not leave its lesson , trust me . Let us go ! '' Still the Ghost pointed with an unmoved finger to the head . `` I understand you , '' Scrooge returned , `` and I would do it if I could . But I have not the power , Spirit . I have not the power . '' Again it seemed to look upon him . `` If there is any person in the town who feels emotion caused by this man 's death , '' said Scrooge , quite agonised , `` show that person to me , Spirit ! I beseech you . '' The Phantom spread its dark robe before him for a moment , like a wing ; and , withdrawing it , revealed a room by daylight , where a mother and her children were .
She was expecting some one , and with anxious eagerness ; for she walked up and down the room ; started at every sound ; looked out XXXXX the window ; glanced at the clock ; tried , but in vain , to work with her needle ; and could hardly bear the voices of her children in their play .
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