Final answer:
The correct text from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol showing Scrooge's shame of his earlier attitude and behavior is not provided in the excerpts above.
Step-by-step explanation:
The paragraph from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol that indicates Scrooge is ashamed of his earlier attitude and behavior is not included in the excerpts provided. The passages present various stories from different works, such as A Christmas Carol (in shorthand form), The Pickwick Papers, and Hard Times, among others. However, in the context of A Christmas Carol, when Scrooge begins to show shame for his past actions, it is typically in the later scenes of the novella after the visits from the three spirits. During these parts, Dickens often portrays Scrooge as being reflective and repentant, a change from his earlier miserly ways. Given the information provided, we cannot select the correct text that showcases Scrooge's feeling of shame.