8. Place in pan a little distance apart.

9. Bake about 5 minutes.

No. 17.—Baking Powder Biscuits.

1. Make exactly the same as Thimble Biscuits (No. 16), only pat the dough out about three-quarters of an inch thick. Prick with a fork.

2. Cut with a biscuit cutter, and place in pan, a little distance apart.

3. Bake in a quick oven from 12 to 14 minutes.

"Ever make any biscuits, child?"

"No, Aunty Rolling Pin, but I believe I can with your help, if you'll be so kind."