Indeed, he was never quite sure of this, for they changed curiously with the light.
Then she came toward him and looked at the valise.
"It was locked when I gave it to you," she said, with a trace of severity.
"Well," answered Weston, "it doesn't seem to be locked now.

I think I remember noticing that you left the key in it; but it's gone.

It must have fallen out.

I'll look for it." He looked for some time, and, failing to find it, walked back to the girl.
"I'm afraid it's in the river," he said.

"Still, you see, the bag is open." "That," replied Miss Stirling, "is unfortunately evident.