Police detective (a brand new branch) inspector Bucket commences on Christmas day, when gifts are exchanged, the Jacob Marley murder investigation at loan shark partner Scrooge's office, learning only his wallet was stolen, with gravedigger Venus as forensic assistant. Meriwether Compeyson is amused when heiress coldly dismisses her 'savior' calling to mediate a reconciliation with co-conspirator Arthur, swearing to take every penny from her. Near-bankrupt gentleman Edward Barbary's daughter Honoria hopes her lover, handsome but still poor captain James Hawdon, will soon be promoted and a good catch. FatherCratchit treats his family to a happier Christmas dinner and gifts the, they can afford, while pre-teen son Peter Cratchit's gift for girlfriend Little Nell yields a kiss.
—KGF Vissers