`` this better job you know , better money too , maybe you live longer , would n't that be nice ? mrs. lake has her thin hand slapped across her mouth ; her blue eyes are wide as she understands the complicated situation . `` how 'd you know the cops were here ? '' he scowled , his reddish brown hair fell across his face . has no one been brave enough to challenge government ? another inch it would have embedded itself in his forehead . at least they 'd better not anyway . 