SCENE I.--Scrooge & Marley's Counting House, 1st G.

backed by an interior 2d G. Set fire-place--painted grate fire L. Window in flat L. C. Double doors in flat, thrown open, R. C. Scrooge's desk and chair near window--ruler, pens, ink and paper on desk. Bob Cratchit's Desk in inner room in sight of audience. Lighted candles on both desks. Scuttle of coal near fire place. Clothes hooks on flat for Scrooge's hat and great coat. Coal shovel for Bob to enter with. Subscription list for Mumford to enter with. [Illustration: Hand]Clear stage of desk, chair and scuttle.