They are discussing the death of someone who they owed money to. They are relieved that he is dead. Scrooge later finds out that they are talking about him.
The death of Scrooge
They were discussing the death of one of the fellow business men. Scrooge is party to this when he is accompanied by the spirt and realises that they are talking about HIS death
A Group of Business Men in the City Of London who aspire to do charitable deeds
In "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, the men give Scrooge's belongings to charity after his death. They also comment on his unpopularity and lack of mourners.
Redemption and good will, love for fellow men and oneself.
A water plug that was near where the men were repairing a gas pipe.
In "A Christmas Carol," the men collecting money are raising funds for the poor and needy during the Christmas season. They aim to provide food, shelter, and assistance to those less fortunate in the community.
4 page in stave 4 where the business men state "Well!'' said the first. ``Old Scratch has got his own at last, hey?''"
The Rotten Tomatoes Show - 2009 The Men Who Stare at Goats A Christmas Carol Precious 1-35 was released on: USA: 12 November 2009
In his office it was the 2 business men that were seeking a charitable donation. At his hoem it was the ghost of Jacob Marley. The first foretold ghost was the Ghost of Christmas Past
In Stave 4, these are the undertaker, Mrs Dilber the Charlady and the laundress. They have "aquired" some of the dead Scrooges belongings and are at the beetling shop attempting to sell their ill aquired goods
These people are represented by 2 business men in Stave 1 who approach Scrooge requesting a donation to help feed the poor at the Christmas time and provide warmth and something to drink. These men were called "Philanthropists"