Georgina Orwell, the local optometrist who lives in the eye-shaped building. Charles is against the Baudelaires working but gives in when Sir claims it will teach them responsibility, the value of work, and how to make flat wooden boards out of trees.Ĭharles shows them the library, which contains three books, one about the history of the lumber mill, one about the town constitution and one donated by Dr. The Baudelaires also meet Sir's 'partner', Charles, who is far friendlier to them compared to Sir. In the TV series, this building was once the headquarters of V.F.D) in the town of Paltryville, but as part of the deal, their new guardian, Sir (they call him Sir because his name is so long and complicated that nobody can pronounce it right), will try to keep their nemesis Count Olaf away from them. Upon arrival Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire learn that they will have to work at Lucky Smells Lumbermill (Next to the mill a building in the shape of an eye). Lemony Snicket Dedication To Beatrice– My love flew like a butterfly Until death swooped down like a bat As the poet Emma Montana McElroy said: 'That's the end of that.' Plot I have promised to write down the entire history of these three poor children, but you haven't, so if you prefer stories that are more heartwarming, please feel free to make another selection. The pages of this book, I'm sorry to inform you, contain such unpleasantries as a giant pincher machine, a bad casserole, a man with a cloud of smoke where his head should be, a hypnotist, a terrible accident resulting in injury, and coupons. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are sent to Paltryville to work in a lumber mill, and they find disaster and misfortune lurking behind every log. If this is the case, I advise you to put this book down instantaneously, because of all the books describing the unhappy lives of the Baudelaire orphans, THE MISERABLE MILL might be the unhappiest yet. I hope, for your sake, that you have not chosen to read this book because you are in the mood for a pleasant experience. 10.3 The Miserable Mill or, Hypnotism!.

The miserable mill book