LOBSTER Á LA KING
Boil medium sized lobsters. Let grow cold and remove meat. Put large piece of butter and one and one-half tablespoons of flour into double boiler. Stir until creamy. Add one pint of milk and cook about five minutes. Add lobster cut in small pieces and cook about fifteen minutes. Just before serving; add three tablespoons cream and one-half tumbler sherry or brandy.
Note: Unless brandy or sherry can be added it is useless to attempt this dish.