At the present moment tea is on the table.

We tea at six o'clock precisely--we sup at nine.

Will you like to go upstairs and wash your hands, or will you come at once with me, and partake with the other inmates of the meal which is now going forward ?" "I don't like her, but she seems to speak very correct English," whispered Jasmine to her sister: "I wonder, does everybody in the great city speak like that?
I suppose she'll do as a study in style.
I must study style, mustn't I, if I'm to make money by writing ?" This speech was tumbled into Primrose's ear with wonderful rapidity, while Mrs.Flint stood gently by, looking most contented and uninterested.
"Hush, Jasmine!" whispered Primrose.

"Daisy darling, hold my hand.
Thank you very much, Mrs.Flint; we will have some tea now, if you please, and then go at once to our room." "Does Poppy--I mean Sarah--wait at the tea-table ?" inquired Jasmine, as their hostess led the way up a flight of stairs, and down a passage.

"I hope she does--I want to see her so badly." "Sarah's duties at the present moment are in the kitchen," responded Mrs.Flint, with some graciousness.