the world was suddenly swept by a bright new joy a joy unlike anything seen before for something had been found out of nothing . apparently , i was a wild child and out of control . and has it saved your life ? i shouldnt be back here with you , should i ? it was clear to me that marcus had no death wish . a man would have to be desperate to do what skip did . as we approach the front desk , i hold my hand out towards the small , dark-skinned man sitting behind it . 