In it was a show of papers and books.

Here it was that the task, for which I had been retained, was to be performed; but I was to enter it and leave it only in company with Welbeck.

For what reasons, I asked, was this procedure to be adopted?
The influence of prohibitions and an appearance of disguise in awakening curiosity is well known.

My mind fastened upon the idea of this room with an unusual degree of intenseness.

I had seen it but for a moment.
Many of Welbeck's hours were spent in it.