It is not a trick so much as it is a fortuitous sequence of events. That being said, one may always have what they need but feel as if their wants are eternally out of reach.

That does not happen to me, of course. I do possess what I want with little struggle.

Do you ever feel as if you learn from observing your surroundings? Of all the people in this book store, I found you particularly interesting. I was, however, wrong. You are a very obvious boy.