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Grandpa Earl Set Out the Good China for Afternoon Tea. Duchess Joined Him.

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Teatime is a refined affair, even in denim overalls. Earl sits at a table draped in a delicate white lace cloth, a cup of milky tea in front of him and a china teapot with a floral lid close at hand. A plate of round butter cookies sits nearby, a few crumbs scattered across the lace. Duchess sits right up on the table beside his cup, her long white fur spilling over the tablecloth and her golden eyes turned toward Earl as if she is waiting for her own cup to be poured. Earl smiles back through his glasses, utterly charmed. Shelves of books, baskets of yarn, and potted plants fill the cozy room behind them.

Persians are often described as the aristocrats of the cat world, and with good reason. They are typically calm, gentle, and dignified, preferring a quiet routine over rough play. That said, tea and cookies are not cat food. Tea contains caffeine, which is harmful to cats, and milk can upset the stomachs of many adult cats, since most are lactose intolerant. Sweet baked goods offer no nutritional value. If your cat likes to join you at the table, a small dish of fresh water or a few cat treats on a saucer can let them feel included without any risk.

Earl and Duchess make a delightful pair at the tea table, one in work clothes and one dressed in her finest fur. It looks like the most charming tea party in the county.

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