The Ersatz Elevator (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #6)

by Lemony Snicket

The word “bubble” is in the dictionary, for instance, as is the word “peacock,” the word “vacation,” and the words “the” “author’s” “execution” “has” “been” “canceled,” which make up a sentence that is always pleasant to hear.

“Are you ready?” Klaus asked finally. “No,” Sunny answered. “Me neither,” Violet said, “but if we wait until we’re ready we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives. Let’s go.”

I’ve read up to Lot #49, which is a valuable postage stamp.”

“I give up,” Mr. Poe said, and coughed into his handkerchief. “Five hundred is too much to pay for a big herring statue.”

“Don’t be absurd!” Jerome said. “Ruthless kidnapping villains aren’t in!”