Ah, Ebenezer! We were afraid you weren't coming. It's almost closing, sir. Well, I'm here,...

Tipton: Ah, Ebenezer! We were afraid you weren't coming. Forbush: It's almost closing, sir. Ebenezer Scrooge: Well, I'm here, aren't I? Pemberton: I said you'd be here. Didn't I say Ebenezer Scrooge would be here? I knew you'd change your mind. Ebenezer Scrooge: You're right, I have changed my mind. Tipton: Oh, good. Then you'll take our bid? Ebenezer Scrooge: The price has gone up. Forbush: [stunned] Gone up? But that's not possible! Ebenezer Scrooge: You want my corn, gentlemen, you must meet my quote. Plus five-percent for the delay. Pemberton: That's outrageous, Scrooge! You'll be left with a warehouse stuffed with corn! Ebenezer Scrooge: Well, that's my affair, isn't it? Tipton: We pay your price, then our bread will be dearer; the poor will suffer! Ebenezer Scrooge: Buy the corn someplace else. Good day, sir. Forbush: Scrooge, a moment! We'll take your corn for the price you quoted yesterday. Ebenezer Scrooge: Too late. If you wait until tomorrow, it'll cost you another five-percent. Tipton: Damn it, Scrooge! It's not fair! Ebenezer Scrooge: No. But it's business. I'll give you a moment to make up your minds. [walks a few feet away to allow the men to deliberate in privacy for a few seconds until they turn to look at him] Tipton: All right, Scrooge. Done and done. Ebenezer Scrooge: Very good, gentlemen. Now, make sure that the drop of the entire amount of this transaction is deposited with my clerk. I don't ship until I have the cash... [makes a fist] Ebenezer Scrooge: ... in hand. Good day.