High above him was a white marble ceiling with small bright lights inserted. The walls were made of rich teak and mahogany wood with green and brown doors for each compartment. There were also complicated patterns painted finely on the doors, each having a golden flower on the front. The corridor was quite narrow with only the space for one person moving at a time.
Mr Roby and his family passes through the corridor. Alexander goes into Compartment E with a friendly farewell to his children. Caroline accompanies them into Compartment D, mentioning something about getting them ready for bed. Henry Roby loudly states that he doesn't need any assistance to get changed but goes along with her anyway when hushed by his sister for being loud after bed time. The corridor is now empty of all except for the conductor who, after unlocking the two compartment doors, goes to take his seat. He is ready and waiting to unlock the door for anyone else who needs it.