a barber, is having an internal conversation with himself while shaving the beard of Captain Torres. Based on the word choice of the narrator, select the choice that BEST describes the narrator's tone toward his customer, Captain Torres.
<em>For Scrooge, Christmas is nothing but a fraud or a humbug and not a reason to be happy for a celebration because he has no money or poor. His nephew (Fred) answered him that although they are poor, it is still a reason to celebrate because it is that one time of the year where people rejoice and open up presents and hearts.</em>