Childhood's End Manipulation Quotes

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Quote #10

How much of this, Jan wondered, had Karellen planned, and how much was masterful improvisation? Had the Supervisor deliberately let him escape into space, almost a century ago, so that he could return to play the role he was fulfilling now? (24.28)

Again, we can never be too certain of Karellen's manipulative mastery. Does he plan out his manipulations or is he a master of thinking on his feet? You decide.