Question

describe the secret drawer in the roll top desk

Answer 1

In the secret drawer of the roll-top desk, he found a tin box in it and upon opening it there was letter concealed with cello-tape.

Explanation:

• The author wanted a roll-top desk even though he spotted it in a junk shop.  

• It was made up of oak wood, and it was in very bad condition. It was dirty and broken.  

• When he was buying it he knew it would be a risk. He would have to make several repairs on it.

Answer 2

The last drawer was stuck fast. The author had to use brute force to open it.  When it opened sharply, it revealed a shallow space underneath, a secret drawer. In the secret drawer there was a black tin box.