This story depends on the traveler not returning to the front desk a moment too soon. If the traveler takes less time upstairs inspecting the room and instead q

This story depends on the traveler not returning to the front desk a moment too soon. If the traveler takes less time upstairs inspecting the room and instead quickly comes down to reclaim his $100, he will find his money gone and, making a scene of it, possibly cause the other patrons to make a "run on the inn" so to speak.