In what way have I, as a simple mortal soul, have sinned so atrociously that I have been assigned the reading of this abhorrent "book". Only those who find the torture of themselves pleasurable will enjoy the reading of this ancient tome. In no way, shape, or form should this be considered a piece of literature, for it is all but that. It is pain, suffering, agony, and a disgrace upon the face of our planet. Charles Dickens, you have thoroughly and harshly punished me. The shackles of your disgusting creation will never be forgotten by the class of '28. Do not read this. Do not even think of it, lest you wish to torture yourself.