The Wheel Will Turn - by Elwen of the Hidden Valley

[elwendell]

B2MeM Prompt:o72(Sandyman's Mill) Card:The Shire Number:169
Format:drabble
Genre:gen
Rating:gen
Warnings:none
Characters:Ted Sandyman
Pairings:none
Creator’s Notes (optional):
Summary:Life is just like a mill wheel.



THE WHEEL WILL TURN

Ted wished that his grand-parents had built the mill further upstream. It was said an overshot wheel was much more efficient, but without extensive digging for a leat, which the stupid folk of Bywater had firmly vetoe'd, it was impossible. Burglar Baggins had stirred up that village meeting, to be sure.

Not that there was additional grain to make such a change worthwile, but Ted fancied having the best mill in the Shire; perhaps even the only one. Wouldn't that be a step up on that meddling Baggins pair, lording from their high hill?

His day would come. Just wait.

END

Comments

[shirebound]

Revenge is indeed a dish best served cold. This enmity had a long time to fester.

[elwendell]

oooh yes.

[erulissedances]

There was never much love lost between Sandyman and Baggins. A larger mill would have been a waste, but he had to have it. Such a greedy hobbit.

- Erulisse (one L)

[elwendell]

He was a bitter hobbit. :)

[kayleearafinwiel]

*shivers*

yes, greedy Ted Sandyman! He has to have the biggest and best of everything, doesn't he?

Donut: No fish. *checks mill wheel for fish*

No Donut, we don't want fish getting in the mill. Definitely not. *pets seagull-muse*

[elwendell]

He's a twisted soul, poor man.

[lindahoyland]

A great insight into this nasty individual.

[elwendell]

Thanks. He's a damaged person to be sure.