JQT says: Sometimes when we are Pone, and frequently when we are the Dealer, while we are pegging in Cribbage, we must say "go" while we are still holding two cards. During these times, if our Opponent "plays out" the remainder of his or her cards, now we are left to finish up the pegging by playing our last two cards in rapid succession or "back-to-back." This is why, whenever possible (as in today's hand), it really pays off if we can retain two final cards that either form a PAIR, or that add up to FIFTEEN. Therefore, dec is providing us good advice, and a gentle reminder, to attempt to do this today. It works less often when we are Pone, but it frequently happens on *either* side of the board when, as is the case today, we are holding cards that all rank five or higher (no "small" cards). And in fact when we are the Dealer, there will be those rare occasions when we say "go" while holding THREE CARDS, and thus we can sometimes score Nine Points (Two for a PAIR, then Six for PAIRS ROYAL, and One for Last Card). Even more common with three cards is the ability to score a RUN using our own three remaining cards, as long as we REMEMBER TO KEEP THEM! Saving cards that have scoring or pegging potential in Cribbage is frequently a rewarding maneuver, and it's a tactic that I have borrowed directly from the old military saying and dubbed, "Keeping your powder dry."