"There is nothing like a warm cup of tea after a long day in the great outdoors," sighs Clara happily as she plunks down in the armchair and puts her feet up. Her sister can be heard pottering about in the kitchen with the kettle, tea caddies and mugs.

"Too true, dear Clara. And something sweet to carry you over to dinner has never gone amiss either," Anna replies as she carries the tray laden with mugs of tea and a plate with biscuits to the living room.