Friday, December 28, 2012

To Happy Response




"In nothing more is the English genius for domesticity more notably declared than in the institution of this festival --- almost one may call it --- of afternoon tea. . . The mere clink of cups and saucers tunes the mind to happy response."


George Gissing
The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft
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  1. Patty Sumner7:21 PM

    One of my New Year's "things" to do... more tea and less coffee... Blessings!

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