There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. Author: Henry James Copy Quote More from Henry James “I think patriotism is like charity -- it begins at home.” “[A happy ending is] a distribution at the last of prizes, pensions, husbands, w…” “We are far from liking London well enough till we like its defects: the dense d…” “A fig for my opinion! If you fall in love with Mr. Osmond what will you care fo…”