Part 1, Chapter 2 Summary

Two years later, when Andrew is three, the Savilles move into better living quarters. It's not long after this move that Andrew starts wandering off on his own. This is of great concern to the Savilles, as they don't understand what is causing him to leave home.

One morning after returning from his night shift at the coalmine, Harry Saville discovers that Andrew is quite ill. Ellen is, by now, three months pregnant with their next child. It is decided that they will not go to the doctor yet, but will wait and see how Andrew does in a day or two.

On day three andrew dies while Harry had gone to find a doctor. It's a time of deep mourning for both Harry and his wife, Ellen. They seem to walk through each day without noticing life going on around...