> > > > > I'm feeling a bit stupid now. I've got the lavender, the spade, the glasses, the iron key, the silver key, the pocket knife, the Egyptian papyrus, the tourist brochure, the raffle ticket, and the feather.
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> > > > > I've found the lab, I've got past the locked gate (and I've seen the gold key, though the magpie won't let me touch it).
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> > > > > But now I can't find any new areas. I know that there is birdseed and a fuel can (so you can start the car and presumably get to the village) somewhere, but I have no idea where.
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> > > > Go back to the ballroom. I think the maid is done with an item that might help with the area past the locked gate. Use the silver key in the library. HINT...There are books in the library. Go to the bedroom on the third floor. Use the knife in your inventory. That should keep you busy for a while. Good Luck
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> > > I've already found the ladder and got past the locked gate. I've also found the silver key and found the sphinx. I need to know what to do next.
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> > update your inventory...
> >
> > What have you done in town? Do you have any money? Something in your inventory can get you some money in town.... Visit the police station. There is something in the maze near the birdhouse... use your shovel....
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> I've done nothing in town, because I can't seem to find out how to get there. I think I need to drive the car to town, but I can find any fuel to get the car started. I've dug up the papyrus, but I have no idea how to get it translated.

I can't tell what you have done and where you have been without an update of your inventory...
There are certain things you need before you can advance in the game.... Your old inventory tells me you have something you can use in the library.
Look around at everything. There are books there.. check them all....