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When he awoke, the clock had just struck midnight, if Marley is right a second spirit will visit me tonight.
“I'd better be prepared,” the old man told himself.
He waited for an hour but no phantom appeared.
Suddenly Scrooge saw a strange light coming from the drawing room. With a thumping heart he pushed open the door.
An amazing sight greeted him. A giant with a crown of holly sat atop a mountain of delicious food.
“Come in! I am the Spirit of Christmas Present,” the giant bellowed cheerfully.
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