The story describes how the island where feelings like Love, Happiness, and Sadness lived began to sink. All the feelings prepared boats to leave except for Love, who wanted to preserve the island. When it was almost gone, Love asked others like Richness and Vanity for help but was denied. Sadness and Happiness also did not help. Finally, Time helped Love onto his boat. Later, Love asked Knowledge who helped her and learned it was Time, who alone understands how great Love is.