Writing on the wall

Let me say that I thoroughly enjoy both this version as well as the George C. Scott version from 1984. As for which I think is better, I would have to say neither is better than the other: both have their good qualities in different ways, which is why I make it a point to watch both versions every Christmas season. George C. Scott made a more convincing Scrooge, in my opinion (not that Stewart's was not excellent in its own right), while the Stewart version is deeply moving in parts.

Two parts of the Stewart version leap to mind: one is after Marley's visit, when Scrooge looks out the window and sees thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, of spirits and then the look of anguish on the unnamed spirit's face when he tries, unsuccessfully, to embrace the destitute woman and child. The second is when Belle is leaving Scrooge as a young man and the older Scrooge stands over him, crying and pleading, "Go after her!" That scene absolutely breaks my heart every time.

Of course, my opinion of the films is not the reason for my post, but rather to ask a question: at the bottom of the stairs in Scrooge's home, there appears quite clearly to be something written on the wall. Also it is not just a word or two, but looks almost to be like instructions or something. Anyone know what this is? Thanks.