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In 1807, James Malcolm noted that a middle-class Londoner’s breakfast typically consisted of "tea, coffee, cocoa, rolls, toast, and bread." It provided insight not only into dietary habits but also into economic status. For Jane Austen, breakfast was a motif — it could encapsulate social standing, family dynamics, and even personal relationships. In a letter addressed to her sister Cassandra, Austen humorously lamented about joining her in Bath, promising not to inconvenience their host, and noted she would keep costs down by filling up on Bath buns.