He invited us out to a literary tea.

But the Negro press specialized in society news that covered high-toned banquets and literary teas.

The literary tea would need cookies, she mused, and she'd save the leftovers for then.

"Well, the library committee met, and we've decided to hold a literary tea in order to raise money for a number of very good projects."

Joy was supposed to be working on the invitations to the local writers' group for the literary tea, but Joy's mind had repeatedly gotten sidetracked.

The literary tea was scheduled in the first half of the week, and there was much work left that needed to be done on that.

He was ready, willing, and able to collect donations for the literary tea.

After the literary tea, she could relax.

"The literary tea is a major event on our calendar," he said, "and we are grateful to Toni for initiating contact with us."

Later in the afternoon, 300 people gathered for a literary tea at the Park Lane Hotel.