The reason why the framers kept the proceedings of the Philadelphia convention a secret is because they feared that if people knew about their arguments they would not except the new constitution. Also if people new about their discussions they would not feel as free to discuss their ideas.
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There were no records kept of the Constitutional Convention because the delegates decided it could be an inhibiting factor. They wanted a free exchange of ideas because they thought it would produce the best blueprint for the new country.
Virginian James Madison kept very detailed notes of all that was said throughout the Constitutional Convention. Robert Yates of New York also contributed to the record of the Convention.
James Madison is considered the father of the constitution. He kept a journal of his papers and notes from the Constitutional Convention that was eventually published.
James Madison was the delegate who kept a notebook of daily events.
Secrets should be kept secret because if they were not, everyone would know it. If everyone knew your secret, then you probably wouldn't be too happy. And a secret would not be secret then.