A Christmas Carol (1984 TV Movie)
David Warner: Bob Cratchit
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Bob Cratchit : Seven years ago today.
Ebenezer Scrooge : What's that you say?
Bob Cratchit : Mr. Marley died, seven years ago this very day.
Ebenezer Scrooge : Would it be too much to ask that you get back to the work for which I pay you so handsomely?
[Bob goes to the fireplace and reaches for some coal]
Ebenezer Scrooge : Mr. *Cratchit*!
Bob Cratchit : The fire's gone cold, Mr. Scrooge.
Ebenezer Scrooge : [calmly covers his eyes with both hands] Come over here, Mr. Cratchit.
[Bob stands in front of Scrooge, who tugs on his right sleeve]
Ebenezer Scrooge : What is this?
Bob Cratchit : A shirt.
Ebenezer Scrooge : [points to his waistcoat] And this?
Bob Cratchit : A waistcoat.
Ebenezer Scrooge : [tugs on his coat] And this?
Bob Cratchit : A coat.
Ebenezer Scrooge : These are garments, Mr. Cratchit. Garments were invented by the human race as protection against the cold. Once purchased, they may be used indefinitely for the purpose for which they are intended. *Coal*... burns. Coal is momentary, and coal is costly. There will be no more coal burned in this office today. Is that quite clear, Mr. Cratchit?
Bob Cratchit : Yes, sir.
Ebenezer Scrooge : Now, please get back to work before I am forced to conclude that your services are no longer required.
Bob Cratchit : Yes, sir.