At the beginning of A Christmas Carol, the narrator describes how Scrooge keeps the coal box in his own office and how he refuses to allow Cratchit to use additional coal to make the fire in his room warmer.
What can be inferred about Scrooge from this description?
A.
He is never cold himself, so he has a hard time recognizing when others feel chilly.
B.
He thinks that Cratchit works too hard, and he wants him to spend more time at home.
C.
He cares more about saving his own money than the comfort of others.
D.
He knows that the large fireplace in Cratchit's room keeps it quite warm.
