she was so happy to be here . she sighed and leaned forward , aware of the crowds around her . your friend did look hurt that night . i had n't had a chance to get to know our subject . `` this is our chance to take control of the game , '' he said when i was silent . ''trapeze acts and lion-tamers and bloody clowns . he turned and smiled , reaching out to shake a few hands . and the tone of this voice tells me that he at least has a theory . 