Secrecy

Question 1

“Fog began to lie thickly”

Answer 1

(Pathetic fallacy)
Gives ominous, ambiguous and unclear atmosphere

Question 2

“Packet slept in the inmost corner of his private safe”

Answer 2

Represents Victorian standard of reputation as they didn’t like to get involved with gossip.
Quote emphasises desire to protect reputation and shy away from gossip as the packet is concealed in a envelope, in a private safe, at the furthest point. Representing layers of concealment from the truth