Chapter 6 Summary

The ever-optimistic Phil tries to comfort Violet and Sunny as they wait for Klaus to return. Dinnertime has long since passed and there is still no sign of their brother. The girls even spend several minutes staring out of the window at the dormitory before realizing it is only a drawing. As the other employees get ready for bed, Phil tries to assure the girls that they have nothing to worry about. However, they can't bring themselves to share this opinion. Soon, the room is filled with the sound of sleeping employees, but not the sound of sleeping Baudelaires.

Finally, the girls decide to wait outside in the courtyard, hoping to get a glimpse of their brother. The dark night is illuminated by a full moon and after a short while, Klaus enters through the gate into the courtyard. The girls are overjoyed...