A Christmas Carol 2

A Christmas Carol 2

圣诞颂歌2

Scrooge awoke to a bright light. In front of him was a strange old man. In some ways he looked ancient, but he had young, childlike features and was dressed in summer flowers. “ Are you the first ghost that Marley predicted?” asked Scrooge. “ Yes, I am the Ghost of Christmas Past, ” replied the ghost. “ Tonight you will see images of your past, but they will have no awareness of us. Come with me! ” The ghost kindly took Scrooge’s hand and walked into the past.

斯克罗吉醒来时，眼前一亮。他面前是一位陌生的老人。 在某些方面，他看起来很老，但他有年轻的、孩子般的五官，穿着夏天的花朵。 “你是马利预言的第一个鬼魂吗?”斯克罗吉问。 “是的，我是过去的圣诞幽灵,”鬼魂回答说。 “今晚你会看到你过去的影像，但他们不会意识到我们。跟我来!”鬼魂和蔼地拉着斯克罗吉的手，朝过去走去。

Scrooge could hear his old employer, Mr. Fezziwig, yelling out, “ Ebenezer! Dick! Come here, boys. No more work for today. It’s Christmas Eve. Give me a hand and let’s clear away the desks for a party. ” Old Scrooge could not believe how young and happy he used to look. Well, it was a grand party. Mrs. Fezziwig, the cook, and the maid came in with food and drinks for everyone. Then the rest of the men and women who worked for the company were invited.

斯克罗吉可以听到他的老东家费齐维格先生大声喊道， “埃比尼泽！迪克！过来吧，孩子们。今天不工作了。今天是圣诞夜。帮我一把，我们把桌子清理干净，准备聚会。” 老斯克罗吉无法相信他过去看起来多么年轻快乐。 嗯，这是一个盛大的聚会。费齐维格夫人、厨师和女仆给大家带来了食物和饮料。 然后，其他为公司工作的男士和女士都被邀请了。

They had a dance and a feast. Scrooge danced with the prettiest girl all night. Old Scrooge shed a tear as he remembered the happy old days. “ We must move on, ” said the Ghost of Christmas Past. “ Can’t I just have a few more minutes?” pleaded Scrooge. “ I’m sorry, ” replied the ghost.

他们举行了舞会和宴会。斯克罗吉整晚都和最漂亮的女孩跳舞。 老斯克罗吉回忆起过去的快乐时光时流下了眼泪。 “我们必须继续前进，”过去的圣诞幽灵说。 “就不能再给我几分钟吗?”斯克罗吉恳求道。 “对不起，”鬼魂回答。

Then Scrooge saw himself a little older, sitting with the girl who he had danced with. Crying, she said, “ You have another love now. ” “ No, ” replied Scrooge. “ You are the only woman. ” “ It’s not a woman you love. It’s gold you love, ” she said. “ So, go to your true love. ” Angrily, old Scrooge shouted, “ Get me out of this place. Take me back! ” The ghost nodded, and Scrooge was again sleeping in his bed.

然后，斯克罗吉看到自己年纪稍大一点，和他一起跳舞的女孩坐在一起。 她哭着说：“你现在有另一个爱了。” “不，”斯克罗吉回答。“你是唯一的女人。” “你爱的不是一个女人。是你喜欢的金子，”她说。“所以，去找你的真爱吧。” 老斯克罗吉愤怒地喊道：“把我从这个地方弄出去，把我带回去！”鬼魂点了点头，斯克罗吉又在床上睡着了。

But it seemed only minutes later that Scrooge was awoken by a bright light from his living room. In the room, a fire was burning brightly. Sitting by the fire was a jolly ghost, eating meat and drinking wine. “ Come join me, ” he called. “ I am the Ghost of Christmas Present. ” “ Lead me, spirit, ” said Scrooge. “ Tonight I have learned many things. I’m sure you will teach me more. ” “ Touch my robe, ” replied the ghost.

但几分钟后，斯克罗吉似乎被客厅里的亮光惊醒了。 房间里，一团火熊熊燃烧。坐在火旁的是一个快活的鬼魂，正吃着肉喝着酒。 “来和我一起吧。”他叫道。“我是现在的圣诞幽灵。” “引领我吧，幽灵，”斯克罗吉说。“今晚我学到了很多东西。我相信你会教我更多东西的。” “摸摸我的袍子，”鬼魂回答。