Drabble - Tis the Season
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“I met him, once, you know.”
“You’ve met him.”
“Aye. Christmas before last. Went to see him about the local Mariners’ fund.”
“You? Jack Sparrow, collecting for charity?”
“The boys asked, as a favor. Times were tough, they needed someone of the more persuasive nature.”
“And you were able to persuade Mr. Scrooge to part with some of his money?”
“Aye! He’s quite charming, you know. Not t’all like they say. He was more than happy to oblige a small bequest, in the spirit of the season, of course, once he saw the point…”
“…of your sword, no doubt.”
“Precisely.”
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