Yes, it could have been worse. Quite frankly, Lisa was surprised he wasn't laughing at her, but she was thankful that he hadn't. No need to attract even more attention to her situation.

"Oh, no," she answered, smiling weakly. "I'm fine. Don't suppose you've ever managed to do that before?" She would like to think she wasn't the only klutz who had fallen on their bum in the library.