Sally can't speak, but she still has to study in here. She sits quietly in front of the piano and practices different pieces. One can not hear no sound, but Sally and the observers. The fingertips are dancing on the keys. Sally, who is playing the piano, is calm and resolute. She has a stability beyond her age and seems to see through everything. Allen often holds Sally's hand and is full of ambition facing the sea. He is determined to leave this small island and live on the other side of the sea. Inspired by her brother, Sally's eyes are shining.
Thomas has never left this island and has never thought about leaving here. Every morning, his mother smiles at him and touches his hair. It is as comfortable as a gentle sea breeze blowing. That is the most beautiful time of his day. With good food and sound sleep, by his mother's side, Thomas has nothing to complain. Allen excitedly invites Thomas to participate in his grand blueprint. He has various arrangements for the future. This is not within Thomas's plan. Thomas is not sure whether Allen really wants to leave or is just seeking a spiritual comfort. After all, this world is as small as a few square inches underfoot. How much control can they have over the future?
Allen said that Thomas is the most favored on the island. This realization makes him, who suffers various combats every day, feel very unfair. People on the island are all engaged in daily courses that consume a lot to make some progress. Some people learn to play chess; some people focus on instrument maintenance; some people dance; some people practice gymnastics etc. But Thomas is different. In Allen's words, what he does is elegant and modern. Thomas only needs to sit there, look at different pictures shown by the observer and answer questions. Mom also said that Thomas is the smartest child here. Indeed, he is well-versed in knowledge. He knows astronomy and geography. He understands the changes of the seasons and times, understands the flowers and snow, can see clearly the movement of the stars and also can clearly explain the histories of the kingdoms.