well, if Father had said 'no' I should simply have died." "Died, Mildred?" asked Bob. "I must say you look fairly healthy to me, too much so to pine away soon!" "I don't intend to die now, Uncle Bob! I'm going to live and have the most fun helping Aunt Bettina! I like that so much better than lessons. I brought two aprons in my suit case; Mother said I acted as if I wouldn't meet anybody in a three day visit but your kitchen stove. And to tell the truth, Aunt Bettina, I just hope I won't! I'd rather help you cook than see sights or meet people." "Oh, dear!" exclaimed Bob tragically. "Just when I was counting on you to climb to the dome of the capitol with me, too! Why was I ever born?" "You'll have to do your climbing alone, I'm afraid," Mildred replied cheerfully. "Now, Aunt Bettina, may I set the table for you? Do show me what you are going to have for dinner! Little custards? Oh, how cunning! Made in moulds and served cold with maple syrup? Aunt Bettina, I just believe I could make that dessert myself! Will you teach me while I'm here?" The dinner consisted of: Round Steak En Casserole Lettuce Salad Steamed Custard
Baked Potatoes Bettina Dressing Maple Syrup Coffee
BETTINA'S RECIPES (All measurements are level) Round Steak En Casserole (Three portions) 1 lb. round steak, cut one inch thick ½ C-flour 1 T-onion, cut fine 2 T-green pepper, cut fine 1 C-diced carrots 2 C-water 2 t-salt Place the meat, which has been wiped with a damp cloth, upon a meat board. Cut into four pieces. Pound the flour into the meat on both sides, using a meat pounder or the side of a heavy saucer. Butter the casserole, add a layer of meat, then onions and green peppers. Add the carrots. Add the salt to the water and pour
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