he obviously does n't have a clue or else he would n't risk letting you get away . `` almost fooled you there for a minute , though , did n't i ? come to think of it , that was n't such a bad idea ... wait , '' he laid his ear against the package . `` a few times in the last twenty years ? '' i almost gasp , but hold my breath , hoping the shock has not masked my face . of course there was a break in the case . 