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I think the logic is that burglar types can hear their own footsteps and therefore know they are not being stealthy?
Personally I've only ever used this line of argument with Mrs.E. when she wanted flagstones and I wanted something that could be raked over or replaced (without her noticing) when one of the mopeds has an embarrassing leak.
MrE
withered_preacher
Like I’ll hear a burglar walking on gravel with the Melvins tootling away on the hi-fi.