The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving

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"Scrooge hung his head to hear his own words quoted by the Spirit, and was overcome with penitence and grief." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit incrementallyyours.substack.com/subscribe

The sexton stood in the porch of Milford meeting-house, pulling busily at the bell-rope. The old people of the village came stooping along the street. Children, with bright faces, tripped merrily beside their parents, or mimicked a graver gait, in the conscious dignity of their Sunday clothes. Sp…

“Spirit!” he cried, tight clutching at its robe, “Why show me this, if I am past all hope?!” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit incrementallyyours.substack.com/subscribe