diff --git a/pup_land/ancient/ruin/house2 b/pup_land/ancient/ruin/house2
index 82dbca4a2..848b794fd 100644
--- a/pup_land/ancient/ruin/house2
+++ b/pup_land/ancient/ruin/house2
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ y 5
 end
 arch bed_1
 msg
-   This bed looks like if it had been used recently...
+   This bed looks like it has been used recently...
 endmsg
 x 1
 y 5
@@ -336,7 +336,7 @@ y 12
 end
 arch table
 msg
-   There are crumbles of bread on this table.  Just like if someone ate at this table recently.
+   There are crumbs of bread on this table.  As if someone ate at this table recently.
 endmsg
 x 3
 y 12