Massive Oak Table in Manor House

A broad oak table dominates the manor house’s main room, its dark grain scarred by years of use. Its stout legs anchor it to the floor, bearing witness to Hutchinson’s coercive staging of Civil War reenactments. Jane sits rigidly at its edge, her fingers pressing against its worn surface as she resists Hutchinson’s demands. The table’s utilitarian solidity contrasts with the brittle veneer of hospitality Hutchinson offers.