During police searches , the Jews used to descend into two dugouts constructed by the men under the floors .
The Sitko women could pretend that Jews did not harbour fugitives , which carried the death penalty in those days .
During police searches , the Jews used to descend into two dugouts constructed by the men under the floors , so the Sitko women could pretend that they did not harbour fugitives , which carried the death penalty in those days .