by the time the bar closed , i was asleep in my bed , and i stayed that way . '' he made us all eggs and bacon . i hardly ever have time to myself . you think i enjoyed being your trained animal . she laughed instead , charmed by the nickname , wondering what he meant by it . the man , if indeed what it was , did not topple to the ground . again the roaring sea of hallelujahs filled the hot room . 