it might have everything to do with it . '' there was n't a thing left alive inside that clearing when i was done-the horses had all run away . she picked up two empty boxes from the floor , then looked at all the pencils that were scattered on the counter , along with most of the pens she usually kept in the holder . this is my project and ill decide what happens . the good book says , a place for everything and everything in its place . `` you are trying to distract me from the point at issue . '' 