I turned it on quickly.

There was neither any one in the room, nor any evidence of it having been recently occupied t satisfied with my first inspection, I looked into the wardrobe and lifted the curtains of the bed.

Very soon I was assured that there was no one in hiding.

I sat down on the edge of the bed and began to consider how to pass the time for the next hour or so.

The whiskey and soda set out upon the table attracted my attention.