That mattered.

Later, when I permitted her to carry particular boxes, it was because she had first accepted an answer she did not like.

My old silver key was released with the household items once it was no longer needed in connection with the investigation.

It could help with an agreed collection of my belongings.

It did not fit Elm Street’s new lock, and I returned it with the things that belonged to the old household when that work was finished.

The new keys were brass, plain and sharp at the edges.