Did following the rules seem to help or hinder this?

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I think the rules inspired it, which is great because that is their purpose.  It was a little too sneaky for me.  Perhaps more clues sprinkled in the Peeking Tom part of the story - or maybe they were there and I just missed them.

Thank you Dave.  I will look at it, see if I can make this piece less sneaky.