a second later , one hit my hand and when the second pair hit , something warm and smooth-feeling bounced off my palm . i waited for her to tell her story . then turn around , go back the way you came . she picked up her high-powered magnifying glass and studied a particular card . she handed it back to him with great care . if there 's any problem you can- he broke off his sentence , unable to think of what his young friend could do if there was trouble . 