The clerk nervously fumbled with the catch, finally opened the gate.
The clerk opens the door and we all press into chambers.
The clerk opened the bank's side of the box and left.
Finally, the clerk unlocked the door and opened it.
The clerk opened a drawer and dropped the key into a compartment.
Half a minute later the clerk opened the door and beckoned me in.
With those words, the clerk opened a door, and ushered me into an inner chamber at the back.
The clerk opened his mouth to speak, but Spector raised a finger.
As the clerk opened the book all present took off their hats.
The clerk opened a drawer in the counter, and took out a key ring.