The woman looked at the hand, looked at Gabriel, finally shook the hand with a "Lizzie Dawson," and disappeared into the kitchen, probably to wash her hands ten times. Gabriel led Francis into the dining room and offered him a seat. It was a relatively large room, with a high ceiling. The wooden walls were decorated with woodcarving and paintings of several bishops and priests. The chairs were made of fine wood, with purple cushioning and a high back. The dining table was long and made of dark polished wood.