Afternoon tea Quote by Henry James

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than 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

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

— Henry James

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“Time for the lovely cup of tea”

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