Chapters 3-4 Summary

Chapter 3 begins as Tommy and Kathy meet beside a pond on the Hailsham grounds to talk about Tommy's meeting with Miss Lucy. He makes Kathy promise not to tell anyone what he is about to say, then explains that Miss Lucy had told him if he did not feel like devoting himself to his artwork it was alright. She said that some people did not have the same desire or drive to be creative and he should not worry about it.

Kathy is surprised to hear this, since they have always been told how important their art is. Tommy goes on to tell her that Miss Lucy seemed to be about to tell him something more, something important about the students and their destinies. Kathy replies that they already know all about becoming donors one day, but Tommy says Miss Lucy...