In chapter 10 How does the real Mawee feel about being "saved" from the carnival

On Monday, little MaWee shows up at school, his hair cut and in proper clothes. He says the Preacher stole him from the carnival, using his gun. MaWee does not feel good about being free, and wonders how going to school and being under the direction of Johnny and his momma is free. He is not happy about being taken to Buxton, but the carnival has moved on and left him behind. He still expects them to rescue him, and believes the Preacher's comments about Buxton's huge army.