The Devil and Daniel Webster by Stephen Vincent Benet

"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

“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

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…

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