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In Christmas for Carol, the story unfolds as Paul, a desperate bank teller, grapples with the impending arrival of his child and the financial strain it brings. With Christmas just around the corner, his pregnant wife, Carol, requires a nurse to ensure a safe delivery, but the costs are overwhelming. Paul earns a meager salary of $48.50 a week, and the prospect of hiring a nurse at $50 to $60 a week feels insurmountable. The weight of his responsibility presses heavily on him, and he feels the walls closing in as he contemplates the dire situation.
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