back at my bus , i paced the aisle , trying to think of someone i could push this wish onto . `` so , will you tell me what happened to make everyone think i 'm a freak ? '' yes , could you please see if my father is there tonight ? `` i 'm going to start tidying up and getting to work . im here to determine whether or not your application is worth our time . you can carry ideas through the gate from one time-place to another time-place , but you must carry the ideas in symbols . 