He calls them an addition to the surplus population.
The boy who stood in front of Scrooge's house on Christmas was a "solitary child, neglected by his friends." He was a poor, ragged, and hungry boy who wished Scrooge a Merry Christmas but was chased away by him.
Scrooge is likely referring to Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit's son. Tiny Tim is a character in Charles Dickens' novel "A Christmas Carol" who is a young, disabled boy who captures Scrooge's attention and sympathy.
The schoolmaster did not care for Scrooge because Scrooge showed no interest in his studies, seemed indifferent to learning, and was often seen daydreaming in class. Scrooge's lack of enthusiasm and poor academic performance likely led to the schoolmaster's disinterest in him.
Its his lonely self
When Scrooge sees Tiny Tim and soon understands that "the poor boy " will not see another Christmas unless there is help fr him
Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's employee, asked him to donate to the poor during Christmas time. Scrooge initially refused but eventually agreed to donate after his encounters with the ghosts.
The cast of Screw Scrooge - 2011 includes: Ray Boutin as Ebenezer Scrooge Adam Carbone as Scrooge Errand Boy Bill Lafferty as Jacob Marley Alexan Topalian as Cemetary Boy
Bob Cratchit
The Ghost of Christmas Present has reason to open his coat, Hidden beneath are a boy and girl who are in poor health and look near death. he explains that the boy is ignorance. The girl is want. He tells Scrooge to be aware most of all of the boy, Ignorance.
Bob Cratchit is an abused and underpaid clerk who works for Ebenezer Scrooge.
That would be Bob Cratchit.