`` i suppose i must chase him clown again . '' i left her a note telling her you 'd be by to check in on her later . '' you do n't rebel against god in his own city . '' and then he was gone , leaving only an after-image . i guess i grew used to the security that being in the army brings . `` i manipulate everyone , my dear counselor , '' he said . he did so without a word of protest , moving onto the blanket . 