> > > I am really stuck! I can't seem to figure out how to get the
> > > ladder from the woman. I've tried painting, I've tried talking
> to
> > > her after I had paint on me. Nothing seems to work. Also, I
> > > have no clue where the cemetary is. I've walked around
> > > everywhere--I have the iron key to open the door, just can't
> > > seem to find it. I can't get into the cottage in the maze
> either, I
> > > don't even get an option to go in. Am I not doing
> something
> > > right?
> >
> > The rest of your inventory might help, since there's a lot more
> to the puzzle than just the iron key...
> >
> > -Mandi aka Chaos
>
> In my inventory, I have:
> Acorns
> Lavender
> Spade
> Iron Key
> Silver Key
> Pocket Knife
> Tourist Brochure
> Stone Head
> Feather
> Translated Papyrus
> Birdseed
> Map of Brackly Hall
> Map of the Maze

Okay, first off - the cemetery is accessible from the front yard. There's one avenue that's blocked off because it's too muddy, but there is a way there from the other side of the yard. Having yet to add this game to my notebook of maps, I can't recall which. I don't believe you can get the ladder until you have a need for it - which will become evident in the cemetery. (But only if you freed that thieving bird upstairs.)

Second off, the cottage isn't worth your time. You dug up what was buried in the maze, you're good.

I'm assuming that you've used the Sphinx and got the cogwheel for the machine, right?

-Mandi aka Chaos