i rearrange them in groups and plan mentally how many days i could survive without leaving my lair . he bellowed with his deep commanding voice . why did n't you tell me the good news as soon as we got on the phone ? '' let the boy feel lucky he 'd remembered that much . the countertops and cabinets had been white when they 'd first come in . even if i do survive by some miracle , wo n't they be worried about me being gone all these weeks ? '' 