Sal is the only child in her family because after giving birth to her, her mother died.
B.
Sal ’ s father was Mr. Middleton, a waterman.
C.
Sal lived in a family full of love and care although her family is as poor as Thornhill ’ s.
D.
Thornhill was haunted by the presence of so many brothers and sisters, while Sal was haunted by so many absences, and so the two of them didn ’ t enjoy a common ground.