Chapters 9 and 10 Summary

In chapter nine, Nick becomes more concerned about the endless repetition. He wants to talk to Mary about it but knows she'll have "a wonderful, positive spin" to explain it. Nick knows that Mary does different things each day and is relieved to know the repetition can be resisted.

There is animosity growing between Nick and Vari because of the increased amount of time Nick is spending with Mary. Both are jealous though Vari is much more childish about his actions. Nick tries to reassure himself that Vari is only nine years old and, as such, is just a little kid. Mary holds this same opinion and often reminds herself that Nick is only nine. However, neither stops to think that Vari has been nine for 146 years and his emotions have naturally matured even if his body hasn't.

Meanwhile, Leif has...