A Christmas Carol · Character
Belle
Scrooge's former fiancée who left him due to his greed.
minor
First appearance: Stave II: The First of the Three Spirits
Belle shows up with force in Stave II: The First of the Three Spirits. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Scrooge's former fiancée, who breaks their engagement because of his growing love for gold.
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