"Suddenly, Michael, who was leading the way tripped, sprawling across the upstairs landing. His face turned red. Jo Dee laughed, "It must work!" she said. "What works?" Michael groaned, rubbing his knee. "The guide said this little top step was shorter than the rest so that when the men came in late at night from the tavern they would trip and fall and wake up their wife who would know how late it was." "Good idea," said Michele. "I think some new homes could use those." "Funny!" said Brian. "It sounds like a sneaky trick to me."