I believe it is dry because of the word desert and deserts are dry. Acrid also means in the dictionary bitter or harsh.
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Explanation:
Mrs. Cratchit Does not like Mr. Scrooge. On the other hand, Bob Cratchit is very respectful of Mr. Scrooge, in spite of how poorly he is treated by him.
At Christmas dinner Bob Cratchit gives a thanks to Ebenezer Scrooge and refers to him as "the Founder of the Feast." This irritates Mrs. Cratchit, who replies,
"The Founder of the Feast indeed!" cried Mrs. Cratchit, reddening. "I wish I had him... When Mr. Cratchit stops her and all of them are in displeased of it which shows that most of time are not comfortable at the name of scrooge because of his rude nature and cruelness.
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