Post the Eighty-Seventh: Tea Party In The Park
Gentle Reader, do you ever suddenly feel the need to have a little bit more fanciness in your life? I often do, and most of my friends do, as well. This is why, when Miss Spectackular decided to host a formal tea-party at Wright’s Park, I threw my hat into the ring without hesitation.
This hat, specifically.
The theme, beyond using fine china in a picnic setting, involved big hats. Typically, I will make a new hat for such an occasion, but I accepted the invitation on the spur of the moment, and a purchased hat would have to do.
When I arrived at the park, the table was already laid. I was late, and the guests were waiting for me.
I’m so glad you could join us!
I sat, and Miss Spectackular began to pour, the silver spout tinkling when it touched the china. Miss Capere and I shared some delicate gossip in a faint murmur, while Mr. Hicks passed around a tray of scones. We felt very civilized.
Did you hear what Captain Willoughby did to that poor girl?
The only possible improvement would have been the addition of croquet, or bocce, or other lawn entertainments. The sun sparkled against the crystal, the conversation was congenial, and our whimsical urges were sated, for the moment.
Tagged: Big Hats, Entertaining, Fabulous Parties, Picnics, Teatime, Whimsy
