"I'll rub them with lard, and let it stay on them for about an hour. Then after dinner I'll wash them out in warm water and soap, and then—well, Bob, I believe they'll be all as good as new."

"I thank you, Mrs. Bettina."

When Bob returned and Bettina was putting the dinner on the table, she smiled to herself over a new idea that had popped into her head.

"Bob, what would you think if I should enter some of my nut-bread at the state fair?"

"Well, is that what you've been smiling at all this time? I think it would be fine. If I were judge you'd get first prize in a minute! Say, strikes me this is a pretty good dinner!"

It consisted of:

Ham Mashed Potatoes
Escalloped Onions
Rolls Butter
Dutch Apple Cake Coffee

BETTINA'S RECIPES

(All measurements are level)

Ham (Three portions)