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Chapter 3 (Timothy and Phillip are adrift on a raft at sea)Chapter 3 (Timothy and Phillip are adrift on a raft at sea)

That lonely sea, and the sharp pains in my head, and the That lonely sea, and the sharp pains in my head, and the knowledge that I was here alone with a black man instead of my knowledge that I was here alone with a black man instead of my mother made me break into tears. Finally the black man said, mother made me break into tears. Finally the black man said, looking at me from bloodshot eyes, “Now, young bahss, I mos’ feel looking at me from bloodshot eyes, “Now, young bahss, I mos’ feel like dat my own self, Timothy, but ‘twould be of no particular use to like dat my own self, Timothy, but ‘twould be of no particular use to do dat, eh?’do dat, eh?’

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Chapter 3 Chapter 3 (Timothy and Phillip are adrift on a raft at sea)(Timothy and Phillip are adrift on a raft at sea)

That lonely sea, and the sharp pains in my head, and the That lonely sea, and the sharp pains in my head, and the knowledge that I was here alone with a black man instead of my knowledge that I was here alone with a black man instead of my mother made me break into tears. Finally the black man said, mother made me break into tears. Finally the black man said, looking at me from bloodshot eyes, “Now, young bahss, I mos’ feel looking at me from bloodshot eyes, “Now, young bahss, I mos’ feel like dat my own self, Timothy, but ‘twould be of no particular use to like dat my own self, Timothy, but ‘twould be of no particular use to do dat, eh?’do dat, eh?’

This poor boy is very frightened. I’ll

let him know that I’m here with him and

he needn’t be afraid.

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Chapter 3 Chapter 3 (Timothy and Phillip are adrift on a raft at sea)(Timothy and Phillip are adrift on a raft at sea)

That lonely sea, and the sharp pains in my head, and the That lonely sea, and the sharp pains in my head, and the knowledge that I was here alone with a black man instead of my knowledge that I was here alone with a black man instead of my mother made me break into tears. Finally the black man said, mother made me break into tears. Finally the black man said, looking at me from bloodshot eyes, “Now, young bahss, I mos’ feel looking at me from bloodshot eyes, “Now, young bahss, I mos’ feel like dat my own self, Timothy, but ‘twould be of no particular use to like dat my own self, Timothy, but ‘twould be of no particular use to do dat, eh?’do dat, eh?’

MeetingMeeting

I’m really afraid of the terrible sea and I’m scared of this

strange man called Timothy.

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Chapter 3 Chapter 3 (Timothy and Phillip are adrift on a raft at sea)(Timothy and Phillip are adrift on a raft at sea)

That lonely sea, and the sharp pains in my head, and the That lonely sea, and the sharp pains in my head, and the knowledge that I was here alone with a black man instead of my knowledge that I was here alone with a black man instead of my mother made me break into tears. Finally the black man said, mother made me break into tears. Finally the black man said, looking at me from bloodshot eyes, “Now, young bahss, I mos’ feel looking at me from bloodshot eyes, “Now, young bahss, I mos’ feel like dat my own self, Timothy, but ‘twould be of no particular use to like dat my own self, Timothy, but ‘twould be of no particular use to do dat, eh?’do dat, eh?’

The first indication that Timothy is

not only wise and practical, but also

caring.

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SurvivalSurvival

Chapter 3 (Timothy works to ensure their survival at sea)Chapter 3 (Timothy works to ensure their survival at sea)

I then watched as he used his powerful arms and hands to rip up I then watched as he used his powerful arms and hands to rip up boards from the outside edges of the raft. He pounded them back boards from the outside edges of the raft. He pounded them back together on cleats, forming two triangles; then he jammed the together on cleats, forming two triangles; then he jammed the bases into slots between the raft boards. He stripped off his shirt bases into slots between the raft boards. He stripped off his shirt and his pants, then demanded mine. Soon we had a flimsy and his pants, then demanded mine. Soon we had a flimsy shelter from the burning sun.shelter from the burning sun.

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Chapter 3 Chapter 3 (Timothy works to ensure their survival at sea)(Timothy works to ensure their survival at sea)

I then watched as he used his powerful arms and hands to rip up I then watched as he used his powerful arms and hands to rip up boards from the outside edges of the raft. He pounded them back boards from the outside edges of the raft. He pounded them back together on cleats, forming two triangles; then he jammed the together on cleats, forming two triangles; then he jammed the bases into slots between the raft boards. He stripped off his shirt bases into slots between the raft boards. He stripped off his shirt and his pants, then demanded mine. Soon we had a flimsy and his pants, then demanded mine. Soon we had a flimsy shelter from the burning sun.shelter from the burning sun.

SurvivalSurvival

We could die under this blazing sun if I don’t quickly use

what little we have to build a shelter.

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Chapter 3 Chapter 3 (Timothy works to ensure their survival at sea)(Timothy works to ensure their survival at sea)

I then watched as he used his powerful arms and hands to rip up I then watched as he used his powerful arms and hands to rip up boards from the outside edges of the raft. He pounded them back boards from the outside edges of the raft. He pounded them back together on cleats, forming two triangles; then he jammed the together on cleats, forming two triangles; then he jammed the bases into slots between the raft boards. He stripped off his shirt bases into slots between the raft boards. He stripped off his shirt and his pants, then demanded mine. Soon we had a flimsy and his pants, then demanded mine. Soon we had a flimsy shelter from the burning sun.shelter from the burning sun.

SurvivalSurvival

What on earth is he doing? Why is he taking his clothes

off? Oh, he’s made a shelter from the

sun.

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Chapter 3 Chapter 3 (Timothy works to ensure their survival at sea)(Timothy works to ensure their survival at sea)

I then watched as he used his powerful arms and hands to rip up I then watched as he used his powerful arms and hands to rip up boards from the outside edges of the raft. He pounded them back boards from the outside edges of the raft. He pounded them back together on cleats, forming two triangles; then he jammed the together on cleats, forming two triangles; then he jammed the bases into slots between the raft boards. He stripped off his shirt bases into slots between the raft boards. He stripped off his shirt and his pants, then demanded mine. Soon we had a flimsy and his pants, then demanded mine. Soon we had a flimsy shelter from the burning sun.shelter from the burning sun.

SurvivalSurvival

Timothy was not only wise, but also strong. Years at sea prepared him

well for such emergencies.

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BlindnessBlindness

Chapter 4 (Phillip has just realised he cannot see)Chapter 4 (Phillip has just realised he cannot see)

““I don’t feel any pain, Timothy. The pain has gone away.” I guess I don’t feel any pain, Timothy. The pain has gone away.” I guess he was trying to think it all out. In a few minutes, he answered, he was trying to think it all out. In a few minutes, he answered, “Once, ovah ‘round Barbados, a mahn ‘ad an outrageous crack on “Once, ovah ‘round Barbados, a mahn ‘ad an outrageous crack on d’ead when a sailin’ boom shift. Dis mahn was blin’ too. Tree d’ead when a sailin’ boom shift. Dis mahn was blin’ too. Tree whole day ‘e saw d’night. Den it true went away.”whole day ‘e saw d’night. Den it true went away.”

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BlindnessBlindness

This is bad. I must reassure him that

his sight could come back. I remember it

happened once before.

Chapter 4 (Phillip has just realised he cannot see)Chapter 4 (Phillip has just realised he cannot see)

““I don’t feel any pain, Timothy. The pain has gone away.” I guess I don’t feel any pain, Timothy. The pain has gone away.” I guess he was trying to think it all out. In a few minutes, he answered, he was trying to think it all out. In a few minutes, he answered, “Once, ovah ‘round Barbados, a mahn ‘ad an outrageous crack on “Once, ovah ‘round Barbados, a mahn ‘ad an outrageous crack on d’ead when a sailin’ boom shift. Dis mahn was blin’ too. Tree d’ead when a sailin’ boom shift. Dis mahn was blin’ too. Tree whole day ‘e saw d’night. Den it true went away.”whole day ‘e saw d’night. Den it true went away.”

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BlindnessBlindness

I’m really frightened. What does he

mean? Is there a chance my sight will

return.

Chapter 4 (Phillip has just realised he cannot see)Chapter 4 (Phillip has just realised he cannot see)

““I don’t feel any pain, Timothy. The pain has gone away.” I guess I don’t feel any pain, Timothy. The pain has gone away.” I guess he was trying to think it all out. In a few minutes, he answered, he was trying to think it all out. In a few minutes, he answered, “Once, ovah ‘round Barbados, a mahn ‘ad an outrageous crack on “Once, ovah ‘round Barbados, a mahn ‘ad an outrageous crack on d’ead when a sailin’ boom shift. Dis mahn was blin’ too. Tree d’ead when a sailin’ boom shift. Dis mahn was blin’ too. Tree whole day ‘e saw d’night. Den it true went away.”whole day ‘e saw d’night. Den it true went away.”

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Chapter 4 (Phillip has just realised he cannot see)Chapter 4 (Phillip has just realised he cannot see)

““I don’t feel any pain, Timothy. The pain has gone away.” I guess I don’t feel any pain, Timothy. The pain has gone away.” I guess he was trying to think it all out. In a few minutes, he answered, he was trying to think it all out. In a few minutes, he answered, “Once, ovah ‘round Barbados, a mahn ‘ad an outrageous crack on “Once, ovah ‘round Barbados, a mahn ‘ad an outrageous crack on d’ead when a sailin’ boom shift. Dis mahn was blin’ too. Tree d’ead when a sailin’ boom shift. Dis mahn was blin’ too. Tree whole day ‘e saw d’night. Den it true went away.”whole day ‘e saw d’night. Den it true went away.”

I think this was a situation beyond

Timothy’s experience and he was very worried

about the outcome.

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IslandIsland

Chapter 6 (Timothy has spotted a very small island)Chapter 6 (Timothy has spotted a very small island)

I said, “Timothy, wouldn’t it better if we stayed on the raft and I said, “Timothy, wouldn’t it better if we stayed on the raft and found a big island with people on it?” I said, “I don’t want to go on found a big island with people on it?” I said, “I don’t want to go on that island.” I don’t think there was anyone on earth as stubborn that island.” I don’t think there was anyone on earth as stubborn as old Timothy. There was steel in his voice when he answered, as old Timothy. There was steel in his voice when he answered, “We be goin’ on dat islan’, young bahss. Dat be true.”“We be goin’ on dat islan’, young bahss. Dat be true.”

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Chapter 6 (Timothy has spotted a very small island)Chapter 6 (Timothy has spotted a very small island)

I said, “Timothy, wouldn’t it better if we stayed on the raft and I said, “Timothy, wouldn’t it better if we stayed on the raft and found a big island with people on it?” I said, “I don’t want to go on found a big island with people on it?” I said, “I don’t want to go on that island.” I don’t think there was anyone on earth as stubborn that island.” I don’t think there was anyone on earth as stubborn as old Timothy. There was steel in his voice when he answered, as old Timothy. There was steel in his voice when he answered, “We be goin’ on dat islan’, young bahss. Dat be true.”“We be goin’ on dat islan’, young bahss. Dat be true.”

We are in peril out at sea. We will be

much safer on land, even if the island is

uninhabited.

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Chapter 6 (Timothy has spotted a very small island)Chapter 6 (Timothy has spotted a very small island)

I said, “Timothy, wouldn’t it better if we stayed on the raft and I said, “Timothy, wouldn’t it better if we stayed on the raft and found a big island with people on it?” I said, “I don’t want to go on found a big island with people on it?” I said, “I don’t want to go on that island.” I don’t think there was anyone on earth as stubborn that island.” I don’t think there was anyone on earth as stubborn as old Timothy. There was steel in his voice when he answered, as old Timothy. There was steel in his voice when he answered, “We be goin’ on dat islan’, young bahss. Dat be true.”“We be goin’ on dat islan’, young bahss. Dat be true.”

I don’t want to be stuck with an old

man I don’t trust on an uninhabited

island in the middle of nowhere.

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Chapter 6 (Timothy has spotted a very small island)Chapter 6 (Timothy has spotted a very small island)

I said, “Timothy, wouldn’t it better if we stayed on the raft and I said, “Timothy, wouldn’t it better if we stayed on the raft and found a big island with people on it?” I said, “I don’t want to go on found a big island with people on it?” I said, “I don’t want to go on that island.” I don’t think there was anyone on earth as stubborn that island.” I don’t think there was anyone on earth as stubborn as old Timothy. There was steel in his voice when he answered, as old Timothy. There was steel in his voice when he answered, “We be goin’ on dat islan’, young bahss. Dat be true.”“We be goin’ on dat islan’, young bahss. Dat be true.”

I would trust Timothy here as his

knowledge of the area, plus his

survival instincts would be lifesavers.

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WorriedWorried

Chapter 7 (Timothy has realised where their cay lies)Chapter 7 (Timothy has realised where their cay lies)

I said, “You are worried about something, Timothy. Please tell me I said, “You are worried about something, Timothy. Please tell me the truth. I’m old enough to know.” Timothy waited a long time the truth. I’m old enough to know.” Timothy waited a long time before answering, probably trying to choose the right words. before answering, probably trying to choose the right words. Finally he said, “Young bahss, dere is, in dis part of d’sea, a few lil’ Finally he said, “Young bahss, dere is, in dis part of d’sea, a few lil’ cays like dis one, surround on bot’ sides by hombug banks. Dey cays like dis one, surround on bot’ sides by hombug banks. Dey are cut off from d’res’ o’ d’sea by dese banks …”are cut off from d’res’ o’ d’sea by dese banks …”

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Chapter 7 (Timothy has realised where their cay lies)Chapter 7 (Timothy has realised where their cay lies)

I said, “You are worried about something, Timothy. Please tell me I said, “You are worried about something, Timothy. Please tell me the truth. I’m old enough to know.” Timothy waited a long time the truth. I’m old enough to know.” Timothy waited a long time before answering, probably trying to choose the right words. before answering, probably trying to choose the right words. Finally he said, “Young bahss, dere is, in dis part of d’sea, a few lil’ Finally he said, “Young bahss, dere is, in dis part of d’sea, a few lil’ cays like dis one, surround on bot’ sides by hombug banks. Dey cays like dis one, surround on bot’ sides by hombug banks. Dey are cut off from d’res’ o’ d’sea by dese banks …”are cut off from d’res’ o’ d’sea by dese banks …”

WorriedWorried

Nobody ever sails into this region. We could be stuck on this cay

for a long time. I may not live to see us

rescued.

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Chapter 7 (Timothy has realised where their cay lies)Chapter 7 (Timothy has realised where their cay lies)

I said, “You are worried about something, Timothy. Please tell me I said, “You are worried about something, Timothy. Please tell me the truth. I’m old enough to know.” Timothy waited a long time the truth. I’m old enough to know.” Timothy waited a long time before answering, probably trying to choose the right words. before answering, probably trying to choose the right words. Finally he said, “Young bahss, dere is, in dis part of d’sea, a few lil’ Finally he said, “Young bahss, dere is, in dis part of d’sea, a few lil’ cays like dis one, surround on bot’ sides by hombug banks. Dey cays like dis one, surround on bot’ sides by hombug banks. Dey are cut off from d’res’ o’ d’sea by dese banks …”are cut off from d’res’ o’ d’sea by dese banks …”

WorriedWorried

Is he trying to tell me that we won’t be rescued? Why is he

so hesitant? Is there another issue

here?

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Chapter 7 (Timothy has realised where their cay lies)Chapter 7 (Timothy has realised where their cay lies)

I said, “You are worried about something, Timothy. Please tell me I said, “You are worried about something, Timothy. Please tell me the truth. I’m old enough to know.” Timothy waited a long time the truth. I’m old enough to know.” Timothy waited a long time before answering, probably trying to choose the right words. before answering, probably trying to choose the right words. Finally he said, “Young bahss, dere is, in dis part of d’sea, a few lil’ Finally he said, “Young bahss, dere is, in dis part of d’sea, a few lil’ cays like dis one, surround on bot’ sides by hombug banks. Dey cays like dis one, surround on bot’ sides by hombug banks. Dey are cut off from d’res’ o’ d’sea by dese banks …”are cut off from d’res’ o’ d’sea by dese banks …”

WorriedWorried

Timothy is very worried, as he

realises he may have to prepare Phillip for a long stay on the cay.

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Chapter 8 (Timothy asks Phillip for assistance)Chapter 8 (Timothy asks Phillip for assistance)

I guess Timothy was standing there looking at me, waiting for me I guess Timothy was standing there looking at me, waiting for me to say something or do something. I heard him say, “Well, young to say something or do something. I heard him say, “Well, young bahss.” “What do we do now?” I asked. His voice now impatient, bahss.” “What do we do now?” I asked. His voice now impatient, he said, “Say somethin’ wid d’rock, wid many rock; eeevery rock he said, “Say somethin’ wid d’rock, wid many rock; eeevery rock be sayin’ somethin’ …” I frowned at him. “I don’t think I can help be sayin’ somethin’ …” I frowned at him. “I don’t think I can help you, Timothy. I can’t see any rocks.”you, Timothy. I can’t see any rocks.”

Chapter 8 (Timothy asks Phillip for assistance)Chapter 8 (Timothy asks Phillip for assistance)

I guess Timothy was standing there looking at me, waiting for me I guess Timothy was standing there looking at me, waiting for me to say something or do something. I heard him say, “Well, young to say something or do something. I heard him say, “Well, young bahss.” “What do we do now?” I asked. His voice now impatient, bahss.” “What do we do now?” I asked. His voice now impatient, he said, “Say somethin’ wid d’rock, wid many rock; eeevery rock he said, “Say somethin’ wid d’rock, wid many rock; eeevery rock be sayin’ somethin’ …” I frowned at him. “I don’t think I can help be sayin’ somethin’ …” I frowned at him. “I don’t think I can help you, Timothy. I can’t see any rocks.”you, Timothy. I can’t see any rocks.”

‘‘Help’Help’

I know we need to write something on

the sand for the pilot to read, but I don’t know how to write.

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Chapter 8 (Timothy asks Phillip for assistance)Chapter 8 (Timothy asks Phillip for assistance)

I guess Timothy was standing there looking at me, waiting for me I guess Timothy was standing there looking at me, waiting for me to say something or do something. I heard him say, “Well, young to say something or do something. I heard him say, “Well, young bahss.” “What do we do now?” I asked. His voice now impatient, bahss.” “What do we do now?” I asked. His voice now impatient, he said, “Say somethin’ wid d’rock, wid many rock; eeevery rock he said, “Say somethin’ wid d’rock, wid many rock; eeevery rock be sayin’ somethin’ …” I frowned at him. “I don’t think I can help be sayin’ somethin’ …” I frowned at him. “I don’t think I can help you, Timothy. I can’t see any rocks.”you, Timothy. I can’t see any rocks.”

‘‘Help’Help’

I’m blind. I’m relying on you, Timothy. Don’t you know

what to do? How can I possibly be of

use?

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Chapter 8 (Timothy asks Phillip for assistance)Chapter 8 (Timothy asks Phillip for assistance)

I guess Timothy was standing there looking at me, waiting for me I guess Timothy was standing there looking at me, waiting for me to say something or do something. I heard him say, “Well, young to say something or do something. I heard him say, “Well, young bahss.” “What do we do now?” I asked. His voice now impatient, bahss.” “What do we do now?” I asked. His voice now impatient, he said, “Say somethin’ wid d’rock, wid many rock; eeevery rock he said, “Say somethin’ wid d’rock, wid many rock; eeevery rock be sayin’ somethin’ …” I frowned at him. “I don’t think I can help be sayin’ somethin’ …” I frowned at him. “I don’t think I can help you, Timothy. I can’t see any rocks.”you, Timothy. I can’t see any rocks.”

‘‘Help’Help’

Here we see the responsibility for survival begin to

shift from Timothy to Phillip for the first

time.

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Chapter 9 (Timothy puts pressure on Phillip to work)Chapter 9 (Timothy puts pressure on Phillip to work)

After we’d torn the vines out, and he was weaving the rope, he After we’d torn the vines out, and he was weaving the rope, he said, “Young bahss, you mus’ begin to help wid d’udder wark.” My said, “Young bahss, you mus’ begin to help wid d’udder wark.” My hands were tired from pulling the vines, and I just wanted to sit hands were tired from pulling the vines, and I just wanted to sit and think. I didn’t want to work. I said, “Timothy, I’m blind. I can’t and think. I didn’t want to work. I said, “Timothy, I’m blind. I can’t see to work.” I heard him cutting something with his sharp knife. see to work.” I heard him cutting something with his sharp knife. He replied softly, “D’han’ is not blin’.”He replied softly, “D’han’ is not blin’.”

Chapter 9 (Timothy puts pressure on Phillip to work)Chapter 9 (Timothy puts pressure on Phillip to work)

After we’d torn the vines out, and he was weaving the rope, he After we’d torn the vines out, and he was weaving the rope, he said, “Young bahss, you mus’ begin to help wid d’udder wark.” My said, “Young bahss, you mus’ begin to help wid d’udder wark.” My hands were tired from pulling the vines, and I just wanted to sit hands were tired from pulling the vines, and I just wanted to sit and think. I didn’t want to work. I said, “Timothy, I’m blind. I can’t and think. I didn’t want to work. I said, “Timothy, I’m blind. I can’t see to work.” I heard him cutting something with his sharp knife. see to work.” I heard him cutting something with his sharp knife. He replied softly, “D’han’ is not blin’.”He replied softly, “D’han’ is not blin’.”

WorkWork

Now is the time I must teach Phillip

survival tasks. First he must learn that his blindness is no

handicap.

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Chapter 9 (Timothy puts pressure on Phillip to work)Chapter 9 (Timothy puts pressure on Phillip to work)

After we’d torn the vines out, and he was weaving the rope, he After we’d torn the vines out, and he was weaving the rope, he said, “Young bahss, you mus’ begin to help wid d’udder wark.” My said, “Young bahss, you mus’ begin to help wid d’udder wark.” My hands were tired from pulling the vines, and I just wanted to sit hands were tired from pulling the vines, and I just wanted to sit and think. I didn’t want to work. I said, “Timothy, I’m blind. I can’t and think. I didn’t want to work. I said, “Timothy, I’m blind. I can’t see to work.” I heard him cutting something with his sharp knife. see to work.” I heard him cutting something with his sharp knife. He replied softly, “D’han’ is not blin’.”He replied softly, “D’han’ is not blin’.”

WorkWork

Timothy can see. I can’t. Surely it is up to him to ensure our survival. Does he trust me to use my

hands?

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Chapter 9 (Timothy puts pressure on Phillip to work)Chapter 9 (Timothy puts pressure on Phillip to work)

After we’d torn the vines out, and he was weaving the rope, he After we’d torn the vines out, and he was weaving the rope, he said, “Young bahss, you mus’ begin to help wid d’udder wark.” My said, “Young bahss, you mus’ begin to help wid d’udder wark.” My hands were tired from pulling the vines, and I just wanted to sit hands were tired from pulling the vines, and I just wanted to sit and think. I didn’t want to work. I said, “Timothy, I’m blind. I can’t and think. I didn’t want to work. I said, “Timothy, I’m blind. I can’t see to work.” I heard him cutting something with his sharp knife. see to work.” I heard him cutting something with his sharp knife. He replied softly, “D’han’ is not blin’.”He replied softly, “D’han’ is not blin’.”

WorkWork

Rather than force Phillip to learn to

survive alone with a major task, Timothy

has chosen an easy one first.

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Chapter 10 (Phillip begins to wonder why skin colour is an issue)Chapter 10 (Phillip begins to wonder why skin colour is an issue)

I told him that my mother didn’t like black people and asked him why. I told him that my mother didn’t like black people and asked him why. He answered slowly, “ I don’ like some white people my own self, but He answered slowly, “ I don’ like some white people my own self, but ‘twould be outrageous if I didn’ like any o’ dem.” Wanting to hear it ‘twould be outrageous if I didn’ like any o’ dem.” Wanting to hear it from Timothy, I asked him why there were different colours of skin, from Timothy, I asked him why there were different colours of skin, white and black, brown and red, and he laughed back, “Why b’feesh white and black, brown and red, and he laughed back, “Why b’feesh different colour, or flower b’different colour? I true don’ know, different colour, or flower b’different colour? I true don’ know, Phill-eep, but I true tink beneath d’skin is all d’same.”Phill-eep, but I true tink beneath d’skin is all d’same.”

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I told him that my mother didn’t like black people and asked him why. I told him that my mother didn’t like black people and asked him why. He answered slowly, “ I don’ like some white people my own self, but He answered slowly, “ I don’ like some white people my own self, but ‘twould be outrageous if I didn’ like any o’ dem.” Wanting to hear it ‘twould be outrageous if I didn’ like any o’ dem.” Wanting to hear it from Timothy, I asked him why there were different colours of skin, from Timothy, I asked him why there were different colours of skin, white and black, brown and red, and he laughed back, “Why b’feesh white and black, brown and red, and he laughed back, “Why b’feesh different colour, or flower b’different colour? I true don’ know, different colour, or flower b’different colour? I true don’ know, Phill-eep, but I true tink beneath d’skin is all d’same.”Phill-eep, but I true tink beneath d’skin is all d’same.”

Skin colour does not matter to me. I simply judge people

on their personal qualities alone.

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Chapter 10 (Phillip begins to wonder why skin colour is an issue)Chapter 10 (Phillip begins to wonder why skin colour is an issue)

I told him that my mother didn’t like black people and asked him why. I told him that my mother didn’t like black people and asked him why. He answered slowly, “ I don’ like some white people my own self, but He answered slowly, “ I don’ like some white people my own self, but ‘twould be outrageous if I didn’ like any o’ dem.” Wanting to hear it ‘twould be outrageous if I didn’ like any o’ dem.” Wanting to hear it from Timothy, I asked him why there were different colours of skin, from Timothy, I asked him why there were different colours of skin, white and black, brown and red, and he laughed back, “Why b’feesh white and black, brown and red, and he laughed back, “Why b’feesh different colour, or flower b’different colour? I true don’ know, different colour, or flower b’different colour? I true don’ know, Phill-eep, but I true tink beneath d’skin is all d’same.”Phill-eep, but I true tink beneath d’skin is all d’same.”

My mother does not trust people with

coloured skin. Yet this black man is kind and caring. I don’t understand.

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I told him that my mother didn’t like black people and asked him why. I told him that my mother didn’t like black people and asked him why. He answered slowly, “ I don’ like some white people my own self, but He answered slowly, “ I don’ like some white people my own self, but ‘twould be outrageous if I didn’ like any o’ dem.” Wanting to hear it ‘twould be outrageous if I didn’ like any o’ dem.” Wanting to hear it from Timothy, I asked him why there were different colours of skin, from Timothy, I asked him why there were different colours of skin, white and black, brown and red, and he laughed back, “Why b’feesh white and black, brown and red, and he laughed back, “Why b’feesh different colour, or flower b’different colour? I true don’ know, different colour, or flower b’different colour? I true don’ know, Phill-eep, but I true tink beneath d’skin is all d’same.”Phill-eep, but I true tink beneath d’skin is all d’same.”

Timothy has used a clever analogy here. Being blind, Phillip is

realising that skin colour is irrelevant.

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Chapter 12 (Timothy almost drowns while suffering from malaria)Chapter 12 (Timothy almost drowns while suffering from malaria)

Timothy said weakly, “How did I get downg ‘ere?” I told him he’d Timothy said weakly, “How did I get downg ‘ere?” I told him he’d run down the hill. “Dat debil, d’fever,” Timothy sighed. I said, run down the hill. “Dat debil, d’fever,” Timothy sighed. I said, “You went into the water. You scared me, Timothy.” “Dat be “You went into the water. You scared me, Timothy.” “Dat be true,” he said. “My ‘ead burn wid fire, an’ I put it out.” I helped him true,” he said. “My ‘ead burn wid fire, an’ I put it out.” I helped him to his feet and we went up the hill together, Timothy leaning on me to his feet and we went up the hill together, Timothy leaning on me for support for the first time. He never really regained his strength.for support for the first time. He never really regained his strength.

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Timothy said weakly, “How did I get downg ‘ere?” I told him he’d Timothy said weakly, “How did I get downg ‘ere?” I told him he’d run down the hill. “Dat debil, d’fever,” Timothy sighed. I said, run down the hill. “Dat debil, d’fever,” Timothy sighed. I said, “You went into the water. You scared me, Timothy.” “Dat be “You went into the water. You scared me, Timothy.” “Dat be true,” he said. “My ‘ead burn wid fire, an’ I put it out.” I helped him true,” he said. “My ‘ead burn wid fire, an’ I put it out.” I helped him to his feet and we went up the hill together, Timothy leaning on me to his feet and we went up the hill together, Timothy leaning on me for support for the first time. He never really regained his strength.for support for the first time. He never really regained his strength.

I’m feeling very old and weak. I don’t know how much longer I can last.

There is still much to do.

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Timothy said weakly, “How did I get downg ‘ere?” I told him he’d Timothy said weakly, “How did I get downg ‘ere?” I told him he’d run down the hill. “Dat debil, d’fever,” Timothy sighed. I said, run down the hill. “Dat debil, d’fever,” Timothy sighed. I said, “You went into the water. You scared me, Timothy.” “Dat be “You went into the water. You scared me, Timothy.” “Dat be true,” he said. “My ‘ead burn wid fire, an’ I put it out.” I helped him true,” he said. “My ‘ead burn wid fire, an’ I put it out.” I helped him to his feet and we went up the hill together, Timothy leaning on me to his feet and we went up the hill together, Timothy leaning on me for support for the first time. He never really regained his strength.for support for the first time. He never really regained his strength.

Timothy is weakening. Now I understand why he is teaching me to

survive alone.

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Timothy said weakly, “How did I get downg ‘ere?” I told him he’d Timothy said weakly, “How did I get downg ‘ere?” I told him he’d run down the hill. “Dat debil, d’fever,” Timothy sighed. I said, run down the hill. “Dat debil, d’fever,” Timothy sighed. I said, “You went into the water. You scared me, Timothy.” “Dat be “You went into the water. You scared me, Timothy.” “Dat be true,” he said. “My ‘ead burn wid fire, an’ I put it out.” I helped him true,” he said. “My ‘ead burn wid fire, an’ I put it out.” I helped him to his feet and we went up the hill together, Timothy leaning on me to his feet and we went up the hill together, Timothy leaning on me for support for the first time. He never really regained his strength.for support for the first time. He never really regained his strength.

Phillip is now aware that Timothy is very

vulnerable. The responsibility for his

own survival is shifting to Phillip.

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Chapter 13 (Timothy teaches Phillip to fish on the reef)Chapter 13 (Timothy teaches Phillip to fish on the reef)

He took my hand to have me feel all around the edges of the hole. He took my hand to have me feel all around the edges of the hole. The coral had been smoothed over by centuries of sea wash. The coral had been smoothed over by centuries of sea wash. “Now, reach downg ‘ere,” Timothy said, “an’ tug off d’ mussel.” I “Now, reach downg ‘ere,” Timothy said, “an’ tug off d’ mussel.” I put my hand into the warm water, kneeling down over the ledge put my hand into the warm water, kneeling down over the ledge and felt a mussel. But in ripping it loose, I lost my balance and and felt a mussel. But in ripping it loose, I lost my balance and only Timothy’s hand prevented me from falling in.only Timothy’s hand prevented me from falling in.

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Chapter 13 (Timothy teaches Phillip to fish on the reef)Chapter 13 (Timothy teaches Phillip to fish on the reef)

He took my hand to have me feel all around the edges of the hole. He took my hand to have me feel all around the edges of the hole. The coral had been smoothed over by centuries of sea wash. The coral had been smoothed over by centuries of sea wash. “Now, reach downg ‘ere,” Timothy said, “an’ tug off d’ mussel.” I “Now, reach downg ‘ere,” Timothy said, “an’ tug off d’ mussel.” I put my hand into the warm water, kneeling down over the ledge put my hand into the warm water, kneeling down over the ledge and felt a mussel. But in ripping it loose, I lost my balance and and felt a mussel. But in ripping it loose, I lost my balance and only Timothy’s hand prevented me from falling in.only Timothy’s hand prevented me from falling in.

It might have seemed impossible before, but I must

teach Phillip how to catch food with

some urgency now.

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Chapter 13 (Timothy teaches Phillip to fish on the reef)Chapter 13 (Timothy teaches Phillip to fish on the reef)

He took my hand to have me feel all around the edges of the hole. He took my hand to have me feel all around the edges of the hole. The coral had been smoothed over by centuries of sea wash. The coral had been smoothed over by centuries of sea wash. “Now, reach downg ‘ere,” Timothy said, “an’ tug off d’ mussel.” I “Now, reach downg ‘ere,” Timothy said, “an’ tug off d’ mussel.” I put my hand into the warm water, kneeling down over the ledge put my hand into the warm water, kneeling down over the ledge and felt a mussel. But in ripping it loose, I lost my balance and and felt a mussel. But in ripping it loose, I lost my balance and only Timothy’s hand prevented me from falling in.only Timothy’s hand prevented me from falling in.

Once I would have believed I could never

do this, but now I know that I must try to

learn as much as I can from Timothy.

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Chapter 13 (Timothy teaches Phillip to fish on the reef)Chapter 13 (Timothy teaches Phillip to fish on the reef)

He took my hand to have me feel all around the edges of the hole. He took my hand to have me feel all around the edges of the hole. The coral had been smoothed over by centuries of sea wash. The coral had been smoothed over by centuries of sea wash. “Now, reach downg ‘ere,” Timothy said, “an’ tug off d’ mussel.” I “Now, reach downg ‘ere,” Timothy said, “an’ tug off d’ mussel.” I put my hand into the warm water, kneeling down over the ledge put my hand into the warm water, kneeling down over the ledge and felt a mussel. But in ripping it loose, I lost my balance and and felt a mussel. But in ripping it loose, I lost my balance and only Timothy’s hand prevented me from falling in.only Timothy’s hand prevented me from falling in.

Timothy is now shifting the

responsibility for gathering food entirely over to

Phillip.

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Chapter 13 (Phillip climbs the palm tree for the first time)Chapter 13 (Phillip climbs the palm tree for the first time)

I knew that if I stopped now, I’d never climb it. I didn’t answer him I knew that if I stopped now, I’d never climb it. I didn’t answer him but kept my hands and feet moving steadily. Then I heard him but kept my hands and feet moving steadily. Then I heard him shout, “You b’getting’ to d’top.” Palm fronds brushed my head. I shout, “You b’getting’ to d’top.” Palm fronds brushed my head. I grasped the base of one to pull myself up. Timothy let out a roar grasped the base of one to pull myself up. Timothy let out a roar of joy. Then he told me how to reach the coconuts.of joy. Then he told me how to reach the coconuts.

PalmPalm

At last Phillip has completed his

‘education’. Now I feel confident he

can survive if I die.

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Chapter 13 (Phillip climbs the palm tree for the first time)Chapter 13 (Phillip climbs the palm tree for the first time)

I knew that if I stopped now, I’d never climb it. I didn’t answer him I knew that if I stopped now, I’d never climb it. I didn’t answer him but kept my hands and feet moving steadily. Then I heard him but kept my hands and feet moving steadily. Then I heard him shout, “You b’getting’ to d’top.” Palm fronds brushed my head. I shout, “You b’getting’ to d’top.” Palm fronds brushed my head. I grasped the base of one to pull myself up. Timothy let out a roar grasped the base of one to pull myself up. Timothy let out a roar of joy. Then he told me how to reach the coconuts.of joy. Then he told me how to reach the coconuts.

PalmPalm

Wow! I can do it. I can catch fish and get coconuts all by

myself. I am no longer dependent on

Timothy.

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Chapter 13 (Phillip climbs the palm tree for the first time)Chapter 13 (Phillip climbs the palm tree for the first time)

I knew that if I stopped now, I’d never climb it. I didn’t answer him I knew that if I stopped now, I’d never climb it. I didn’t answer him but kept my hands and feet moving steadily. Then I heard him but kept my hands and feet moving steadily. Then I heard him shout, “You b’getting’ to d’top.” Palm fronds brushed my head. I shout, “You b’getting’ to d’top.” Palm fronds brushed my head. I grasped the base of one to pull myself up. Timothy let out a roar grasped the base of one to pull myself up. Timothy let out a roar of joy. Then he told me how to reach the coconuts.of joy. Then he told me how to reach the coconuts.

PalmPalm

Timothy’s job is almost done now. He has made sure Phillip

has all of the tools and knowledge to

survive alone.

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Chapter 13 (Phillip climbs the palm tree for the first time)Chapter 13 (Phillip climbs the palm tree for the first time)

I knew that if I stopped now, I’d never climb it. I didn’t answer him I knew that if I stopped now, I’d never climb it. I didn’t answer him but kept my hands and feet moving steadily. Then I heard him but kept my hands and feet moving steadily. Then I heard him shout, “You b’getting’ to d’top.” Palm fronds brushed my head. I shout, “You b’getting’ to d’top.” Palm fronds brushed my head. I grasped the base of one to pull myself up. Timothy let out a roar grasped the base of one to pull myself up. Timothy let out a roar of joy. Then he told me how to reach the coconuts.of joy. Then he told me how to reach the coconuts.

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Chapter 15 (Timothy takes the brunt of the storm to protect Phillip)Chapter 15 (Timothy takes the brunt of the storm to protect Phillip)

Timothy had been cut to ribbons by the wind, which drove the rain Timothy had been cut to ribbons by the wind, which drove the rain and tiny grains of sand before it. It had flayed his back and his and tiny grains of sand before it. It had flayed his back and his legs until there were very few places that weren’t cut. He was legs until there were very few places that weren’t cut. He was bleeding, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. I found his bleeding, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. I found his hard, horny hand again, wrapped mine around it, and lay down hard, horny hand again, wrapped mine around it, and lay down beside him.beside him.

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Timothy had been cut to ribbons by the wind, which drove the rain Timothy had been cut to ribbons by the wind, which drove the rain and tiny grains of sand before it. It had flayed his back and his and tiny grains of sand before it. It had flayed his back and his legs until there were very few places that weren’t cut. He was legs until there were very few places that weren’t cut. He was bleeding, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. I found his bleeding, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. I found his hard, horny hand again, wrapped mine around it, and lay down hard, horny hand again, wrapped mine around it, and lay down beside him.beside him.

I know the end is near. I had to

protect Phillip from the hurricane. It is my final gift to him.

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Chapter 15 (Timothy takes the brunt of the storm to protect Phillip)Chapter 15 (Timothy takes the brunt of the storm to protect Phillip)

Timothy had been cut to ribbons by the wind, which drove the rain Timothy had been cut to ribbons by the wind, which drove the rain and tiny grains of sand before it. It had flayed his back and his and tiny grains of sand before it. It had flayed his back and his legs until there were very few places that weren’t cut. He was legs until there were very few places that weren’t cut. He was bleeding, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. I found his bleeding, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. I found his hard, horny hand again, wrapped mine around it, and lay down hard, horny hand again, wrapped mine around it, and lay down beside him.beside him.

This wonderful old man has sacrificed his own life to save mine. I will never

forget him.

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Chapter 15 (Timothy takes the brunt of the storm to protect Phillip)Chapter 15 (Timothy takes the brunt of the storm to protect Phillip)

Timothy had been cut to ribbons by the wind, which drove the rain Timothy had been cut to ribbons by the wind, which drove the rain and tiny grains of sand before it. It had flayed his back and his and tiny grains of sand before it. It had flayed his back and his legs until there were very few places that weren’t cut. He was legs until there were very few places that weren’t cut. He was bleeding, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. I found his bleeding, but there was nothing I could do to stop it. I found his hard, horny hand again, wrapped mine around it, and lay down hard, horny hand again, wrapped mine around it, and lay down beside him.beside him.

This is the end of a great warrior. A

hero. A man who laid down his own

life in the service of another.