FAMILY CONCERN
Fred (Scrooge's nephew) expresses concern and pity for Scrooge, stating that he is sorry for him and could not be angry with him, and that he intends to give Scrooge a chance every year to join the family.
FRED
'Oh, I have!' said Scrooge's nephew. 'I am sorry for him; I couldn't be angry with him if I tried.' ... I mean to give him the same chance every year, whether he likes it or not, for I pity him.'