Lily ran quickly past the large dining table made of shiny dark oak.
She slid through the heavy glass back door leading straight to the garden porch.
The small garden shed was filled with iron tools and green plastic pots.
A heavy steel hammer rested quietly on top of a low wooden workbench.
Lily grabbed the cold rubber handle tightly using both of her tiny hands.
She dragged the heavy metal hammer back through the kitchen door quickly.
The maid stepped out from the big pantry while holding a silver tray.
Her name was Sarah and she worked for the wealthy estate for years.
Sarah dropped her polish cloth when she saw the big hammer in Lily's arms.
Sarah: What are you doing with that heavy steel tool, sweet child?
Little Girl: My mother is down under the long hall rug right now!
Sarah: Stop right there before you cause a terrible disaster for us!
Little Girl: She is calling for help underneath the floorboards, Sarah!
Sarah: You must drop that tool before your father comes through the door!
Little Girl: I am going to save my sweet mother this very minute!
Lily ran past the startled maid back into the long bright hallway.
She pulled the thick blue carpet all the way back against the wall.
The metal lock shone brightly under the sun coming through high windows.
Lily lifted the heavy steel hammer high over her small right shoulder.
She struck the heavy iron padlock with all her tiny remaining strength.
A sharp metallic bang echoed loudly off the bright white hallway walls.
Sarah: Stop, Lily! You must not open that dark door under any condition!
Little Girl: My mother is inside! I heard her calling my name below!
Sarah rushed forward frantically to pull the small hammer from Lily's hands.
Tears streamed down Lily's young face as she held the tool tightly.
She raised the heavy iron hammer high into the air once more.
She struck the metallic lock again with maximum force and ultimate hope.
A loud metallic snap rang through the long mansion hallway instantly.
The heavy iron latch broke apart and dropped onto the floor.