Chapter 101

Everyone had been listening intently, completely absorbed in the conversation, when suddenly they were interrupted. A few people couldn't help but frown at the abrupt break.

Mrs. Lloyd felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her.

What on earth is wrong with Suzan?

Doesn't she know how rude it is to cut someone off like that? Hadn't anyone taught her basic manners?

Even though Mrs. Lloyd wasn't particularly fond of Effie, there was a time and place for everything, and Suzan's behavior was out of line.

Effie's tone remained even. "Is there something you'd like to ask?"

She had half-expected things wouldn't go smoothly today.

point of talking theory? If

anyone here couldn't talk a good game. But

the compliment," Effie replied, her voice clear and gentle. "I'd be happy to show everyone how to make a proper

quieted as everyone's

up a small clay teapot, running her fingers thoughtfully over its surface before speaking.

pot and cups helps keep the tea at the right

measured a small handful of flat, bright green tea leaves into the pot. "With green tea, the

movements graceful and unhurried. The leaves

it infuse for just half a minute or so," Effie explained, already pouring the pale golden tea into a small pitcher before dividing it among dainty cups. Her motions were smooth and confident-clearly, she knew what she

said, offering a cup to Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Etheridge before serving the other

in surprise. "This is... exquisite. Such

a proud smile appearing on her face. "Effie, I had no idea

thought her daughter-in-law was such a

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