"I mean how to cook it properly ?" "Boil it," suggested the barrister, at a loss how to answer the question satisfactorily.

"I should think that the simplest plan." "Boil it ?" repeated the Captain in a voice of horror; "boil your grandmother!" "Well, you must really excuse me," said the barrister, as well as he could speak from laughing; while Bob and Nell went into fits at the idea of their poor old "Gran" being cooked in so summary a fashion.

"I'm good at a knife and fork, but really I don't know anything of cooking." "I see you don't," replied the old sailor triumphantly, his good-humour restored at being able to put the other "up to a wrinkle," as he said; "but I'll tell you.

The best way, Strong, to do a sole is to grill him as quickly as you can over a clear fire.

About five minutes is enough for the transaction; and then, with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of cayenne, you've got a dish fit for a king! No bread-crumbs or butter or any of that French fiddlery, mind, or you'll spoil him!" "I'll remember your recipe should I ever chance to turn cook," said Mr Strong.