He kept the door locked until the news came that she was dead, then he turned it into a guest room.

He never comes in himself; he won't look at the picture." Radnor spoke shortly, but with an underlying note of bitterness.

I could see that he felt keenly on the subject.

After a few desultory words, he somewhat brusquely said good night, and left me to the memories of the place.
Instead of going to bed I set about unpacking.

I was tired but wide awake.