The silence became more and more unnerving.
Scrooge could feel his heart beating against his chest.
He tried to stay calm and said to the figure, “Spirit, I am ready to receive your lesson but I beg you, speak to me! Your silence scares me more than all the demons in hell!”
In reply, the Spirit beckoned Scrooge with his hand to follow him.
Even though he was very scared, the old man obeyed.