blue could stand in one location , any location , and force the last ten minutes to replay . he did n't fully understand it , but he 'd never been more certain of anything in his life . `` never leave home without it , '' she told him . while she was pleased with my musical ability , she was most taken with my skill with the deck of fifty-two . `` no thanks , ma'am , '' said the older of the two . what a naughty , naughty house - breaking their own rules ! 