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No. 25.—Boiled Mutton.

About 3 pounds rack of mutton or "yearling."

1. Wipe with a damp cloth.

2. Pour 3 cups boiling water into a large pot.

3. Throw in 2 peeled onions.

4. Put in the meat. Cover.

5. Boil 10 minutes.