Arthur turned around to look directly into Victoria's wide eyes.
Her posture changed instantly from defensive pride to pure terror.
Arthur: What cabinet is she talking about, Victoria?
Victoria: She is just a confused little child, Arthur!
Victoria: She does not know what she is saying right now!
Lily: No! The big wooden cabinet near the front door!
Lily: She put the green folder inside before you came!
Victoria stepped forward rapidly, trying to block the top of the stairs.
Victoria: Do not listen to her lies!
Arthur pushed past Victoria firmly without making any physical contact.
He carried Lily down the stairs as quickly and carefully as he could.
The massive antique wooden cabinet stood near the tall archway.
It was a dark mahogany piece of furniture that Arthur rarely opened.
He reached out with his left hand and grabbed the heavy brass handle.
The wooden door was locked tight, resisting his initial pull.
Arthur remembered seeing the key ring in Victoria's hand moments earlier.
He turned around quickly to face his wife at the foot of the stairs.
Arthur: Give me the keys to this cabinet right now.
Victoria: I lost the key weeks ago, Arthur!
Arthur: You were holding the key ring twenty seconds ago!
Victoria backed up toward the front door, hiding her hands behind her back.
Arthur set Lily gently down onto the plush velvet armchair nearby.
Arthur: Stay right here, sweetheart.
He walked straight toward Victoria with anger burning in his eyes.
Victoria tried to turn and run out the front double doors.
Arthur reached out and grabbed the key ring directly from her hand.
He did not hesitate for a single second as he walked back.
He inserted the smallest brass key into the antique keyhole.
The lock clicked loudly, and the heavy doors creaked open wide.