that tendency was hard enough to cope with on earth . before us remained the happy scene with everyone being friendly . many who worked there felt the same . every plant in the forest and field nearby is getting a nice long drink to quench its thirst . his eyes still trained on the girl by the plants . is that why you killed her ? `` they asked for it in the front office , that 's all i know . '' i ca n't make this stuff up , not even if i tried . 