" Ruby's heart sank. The broken clasp. Not only had she let go of the one thing that might have saved her life, but she had also neatly tipped off the Count as to her whereabouts. That's why he had retraced his steps. That's why he had found her. RULE 7: DON'T FORGET THE LITTLE THINGS -
IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT WILL LEAD PEOPLE TO NOTICE THE BIG THINGS, or as Mrs Digby would no doubt say, A stitch in time saves you a whole lot of bother later on. "

― Lauren Child , Take Your Last Breath (Ruby Redfort #2)