【明報專訊】The worker Shelley has met in prison is called Hollace. He has been in the factory since he became an adult. Almost all adults in the city work at the factory. Like him, those who work well have got promoted to the second floor to do similar humdrum (單調乏味的) tasks. Now Hollace, whose mind is sharper than ever, recollects his life. However, he has hardly any memory of what had happened before he was admitted to the factory, nor has he any memory of his family. He has only very dim images of their faces. Nothing about himself reminds him where he comes from or when he was free and happy. His work clothes are provided by the factory. He is fed by the factory. The meals he has had have made his skin smell differently. All that he can remember is how he should pack the wine. Every bottle of wine is the same. Tears trickle from his eyes because he is lost.