"Yes, indeed," said Bettina, "and I've spent most of the afternoon cleaning my furs with corn meal, and fixing those new comforters for the sleeping porch, and putting away some of the summer clothing." "I believe we will need those new comforters tonight. How were you fixing them?" "I was basting a white cheese-cloth edge, about twelve inches wide, along the width that goes at the head of the bed, you know. It's so easy to rip off and wash, and I like to have all the comforters fixed that way. I was cleaning my old furs, too, to cut them up. I'm planning to have a fur edge on my suit this winter. I don't believe you'll know the furs, the suit, or Bettina when you see the combination we will make together! Fur is the thing this year, you know." "Couldn't you spare me a little to transform my overcoat? I'd like to look different, too!" "Silly! Come along to the kitchen! There's beefsteak to-night (won't it taste good?) and I want you to cook it, while I'm getting the other things on the table. I didn't expect you quite so soon." That night for dinner they had: Beefsteak Rolls
Creamed Potatoes Devilled Tomatoes Butter Plum Sauce Bettina's Drop Cookies BETTINA'S RECIPES (All measurements are level)
Creamed Potatoes (Two portions) 1 C-diced cooked potatoes 1 T-green pepper, chopped fine 1 T-butter 1 T-flour ½ C-milk ¼ t-salt Melt the butter, add the flour and salt, mix well, and add the milk slowly. Cook until creamy, and add the potatoes and the chopped green pepper. Serve very hot. Devilled Tomatoes (Two portions)
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