 Henry arrives with Father Barty Dunne, a priest who laughs continually at the slightest of things, as a result of which Henry is in a foul mood after the four-hour drive.Ted attempts to offer Henry anything he wants to try to gain favour, but Henry appears unimpressed and considers staying at the Rugged Island house.Mrs Doyle offers Henry a drink of sherry before bed, which he does his best to refuse, but ends up succumbing to Mrs Doyle's persistence.