Page 3: Plot Summary - Part One (Chapters 4-7)

Chapter 4 explores the students' curiosity about Madame's Gallery and the beginning of Kathy and Ruth's friendship. Ruth invites Kathy to join her "secret guards" for Miss Geraldine, their favorite guardian.

Chapter 5 delves into the complexities of Ruth and Kathy's relationship. Ruth kicks Kathy out of the secret guards, and years later, Kathy confronts Ruth about lying about a pencil case supposedly given by Miss Geraldine.

Chapter 6 introduces Kathy's favorite song, "Never Let Me Go," and a poignant scene where Madame catches Kathy dancing with a pillow, pretending it's a baby. The chapter also mentions Norfolk as the "lost corner of England," symbolizing hope for recovering lost things.

Chapter 7 features Miss Lucy's outburst about the students' future as donors, which the students struggle to comprehend fully. Miss Emily's lessons often combine topics of donation and sex, possibly to distract from the harsh reality of their future.

Quote: "Norfolk's England's lost corner, where all the lost property found in the country ends up."

Page 4: Plot Summary - Part One (Chapters 8-9) and Part Two (Chapter 10)

Chapters 8 and 9 focus on the developing relationships and sexual awakening of the students. Ruth and Tommy start dating, while Kathy considers having sex with a boy named Harry C. as practice. The chapters also reveal Miss Lucy's growing frustration with her role and her eventual departure from Hailsham.

Chapter 10 marks the beginning of Part Two, where Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth move to the Cottages, an old farmhouse offering more independence. They interact with "veterans" from other institutions and face new challenges in their relationships.

Highlight: The transition to the Cottages represents a significant shift in the clones' lives, exposing them to a wider world and testing their relationships.