Tea Quote by Charles Dickens
““And after dinner, Mrs Jenkins would have baby on her knee; and he seemed quite to take to her; she declared he was admiring the real lace on her cap, but Mary thought (though she did not say so) that he was pleased by her kind looks and coaxing words. Then he was wrapped up and carried carefully upstairs to tea, in Mrs Jenkins’s room. And after tea, Mrs Jenkins, and Mary, and her husband, found out each other’s mutual liking for music, and sat singing old glees and catches, till I don’t know what o’clock, without one word of politics or newspapers””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 1870
A domestic scene shows affection and shared music, highlighting simple joys over political discourse.
In simple terms: Family enjoys music, avoiding politics.
Key Takeaway
Cherish simple, shared moments.
Themes
family
music
contentment
Mood
warm
nostalgic
Type
narrative
observational
When to use this quote
- dinner gatherings
- family evenings
- music sessions
Key Concepts
social bonding
cultural tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shared music strengthen bonds?
- What are the risks of avoiding political conversation?
A Different Perspective
May overlook broader issues by focusing only on comfort.
