Long long ago, a group of people lived together on an island. They were Love, Vanity (虚荣), Sadness and so on. One day, ___1___ island would sink (沉没). All the people got on their boats except ___2___, so she decided to ask others for help.

Love saw that Vanity had a beautiful boat. “Vanity, ___3___ you mind taking me with you?” Love asked. “I can’t help you.” Vanity answered. “Look, your clothes get all ___4___. I do want to keep my boat dry. If you come, you must mess it.”

Love then turned to Sadness and said. “Sadness, please let me get on your boat!” “Sorry. I am sad, ___5___ I need to be alone.” Sadness replied. When Love saw Happiness pass by, Love ___6___ tried to ask her for help. But she was so happy that she didn’t even stop to listen to what Love was saying.

Suddenly, Love ___7___ an old man’s voice saying, “Come on, Love. I’ll take you away.” The old man used his boat to take Love to a safe place. Love thanked him and said, “May I have your name, please? And ___8___ were you willing to help me?” “My name is Time,” the old man replied. “I understood how valuable you were—You made the world full ___9___ peace and pleasure. In my mind, everyone should help you without thinking ___10___.” Hearing the old man’s words, Love was deeply moved.

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