Afternoon tea Quote by Henry James

There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.

— Henry James

Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.

— Henry James

“Under certain circumstances there are few hours more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”

— Henry James

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