Shall I make you a cup of tea? He asked. It was the classic response to crisis practiced throughout these islands-in England, Scotland, and elsewhere. Emotional turmoil, danger, even disaster could be faced with far greater equanimity if the kettle was switched on. War has been declared! There's been a major earthquake! The stock market has collapsed! Oh really? Let me put the kettle on…."
( Alexander McCall Smith )
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