Taking Tea

This image by Kate Greenaway from Marigold Garden made me think of how the five Bennet sisters might have looked taking tea on a warm summer afternoon. Here is the accompanying poem:

The Tea Party, book illustrated by Kate Greenaway

In the pleasant green Garden

We sat down to tea;
"Do you take sugar?" and
"Do you take milk?"
She'd got a new gown on–
A smart one of silk.
We all were so happy
As happy could be,
On that bright Summer's day
When she asked us to tea.