"I am in the presence of the Ghost of Christmas Yet To
Come." said Scrooge.

The Spirit answered not, but pointed onward with its hand.

"You are about to show me shadows of the things that
have not happened, but will happen in the time before us,"
Scrooge pursued. "Is that so, Spirit?"

The upper portion of the garment was contracted for an
instant in its folds, as if the Spirit had inclined its
head. That was the only answer he received.

- A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens