chapter ten

Parrot thought over and over how to make a cup of tea that would somehow be felt across countries. Parrot thought of the words of Kakuzo Okakura from 'The Book of Tea,' 'nothing is more hallowing than the union of kindred spirits in art. ' Parrot thought of the Tibetan custom to leave a second cup of tea untouched when a loved one leaves, waiting for his return. Parrot thought and thought and finally, went down to the concierge and asked for a telegram, a short one. Mouse sat over full cups of tea empty of meaning until mouse got a telegram that simply read, 'mouse, i am in each cup of tea with you. Let the steam warm your little mouse nose and remember how it all is exactly what it is.'