THE CLERK
THE CLERK is an employee of Scrooge, referenced by Fred as someone who could benefit from Scrooge's generosity, particularly in the context of receiving fifty pounds. In addition to serving as Scrooge's clerk, this individual also holds an official capacity, having signed Marley's burial register to confirm and attest to the legitimacy of Marley's death. Thus, THE CLERK plays a dual role in the narrative: as both a potential recipient of Scrooge's charitable actions and as an official witness to significant events in the story.