"Mother was asleep," she whispered as though her mother was still in danger of being wakened by any sound—"but I just tip-toed up to the table, and got the book she's been making for my cooking lessons. This must be it—it's Mother's writing:
'The Mary Frances' First Cook Book.'
I believe—I just believe it tells about toast. Yes, here it is, right on the first page:
No. 1.—Plain Toast.
1. Cut stale bread into slices, about ½ inch thick.
2. Remove crusts.
3. Put into wire toaster.
4. Hold over a fire, moving to and fro until a golden brown color.
5. Turn, and brown the other side.