She might have been in paradise.
"Come in for your cup in three minutes," said Mrs.Lessways; and to Hilda when Florrie had whispered and gone: "Now we shall see if she can make tea.

I told her very particularly this morning, and she seems quick enough." And when three minutes had expired Mrs.Lessways tasted the tea.

Yes, it was good.

It was quite good.

Undeniably the water had boiled within five seconds of being poured on the leaves.