This document summarizes the plot of the short story "The Small Key" by Paz M. Latorena. It discusses the background of the author, the setting of the farm where the main characters Pedro and Soledad live, and their characterization. The theme is about the importance of trust in relationships. The conflict arises when Soledad discovers and opens an old trunk containing the clothes of Pedro's first wife, making her feel jealous. In the end, Pedro discovers Soledad burned the clothes out of jealousy, causing an argument between the couple.