The only locked places in the room are the doors of the cupboards under the long book-case, and the door of the Italian cabinet in that corner.

The small key opens the book-case cupboards; the long key opens the cabinet door." With that explanation, he laid the keys before me on the table.
"Thus far," he said, "I have rigidly respected the promise which I made to your husband.

I shall continue to be faithful to my promise, whatever may be the result of your examination of the room.

I am bound in honor not to assist you by word or deed.

I am not even at liberty to offer you the slightest hint.