i 'd been asked this question hundreds of times over the years , and i remember once early on when i could n't get my breath and it felt like my chest was on fire , flames licking the inside of my ribs fighting for a way to burn out of my body , my parents took me to the er . and every corner , every inch of the room was jammed with riches . then you should have kept your big mouth shut . the old man frowned and looked at the necklace before answering . 