Webenezer spent the rest of her day looking over her accounts. As her eyes scanned the money coming in column her mouth watered and her eyes brightened. The office was darkening as she kept her lighting at her minimum but she could easily see that she was making money.
Suddenly the door creaked and standing as if a shadow stood a cowering Daria.
'It is time to close up Sir, Christmas Eve is upon us.' she gushed
Webenezer looked at Daria with a look akin to disgust.
'Christmas Eve eh, Christmas Eve. A time for wasting your money and playing the fool.'
Daria Scratchit stood still unsure of her next move. And then Webenezer continued.
'Ok, start to lock up. Make sure all lights are off and heating too.'
Daria turned toward the door and then turned back.
'Are we working tomorrow Sir? It is Christmas day'
Webenezer turned back to her ledger. And as if talking to her accountants snorted.
'Christmas is for idlers and malcontent. We still have bills to pay come Christmas, still have to pay our way. Bills do not stop on the 25th so why should we.'
Daria turned to say something but stopped herself.
'Now off with you' Webenezer hissed,' and make sre you are back here in the morning. If not don't expect to be paid at the end of the month',
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