"Sure enough, that's Frank and Charlotte. Go to the door, Bob! We'll persuade them to eat dessert with us.... Hello, people! Come in; you're just in time to have some tea and a ginger drop-cake apiece."

"That's what we came for, Bettina!" shouted Frank, laughing. "And then you must come out in the car with us. It's a beautiful, clear, cold night, and you'll enjoy it—if you take plenty of wraps!"

For dinner that night Bettina served:

Lamb Chops Escalloped Potatoes
Egg Plant
Bread Butter
Ginger Drop-Cakes
Tea

BETTINA'S RECIPES

(All measurements are level)

Broiled Lamb Chops (Two portions)

2 lamb chops
1 t-salt
¼ t-paprika

Wipe the chops and place in a red-hot pan over the flame. When the under surface is seared, turn and sear the other side. Turn often for twelve minutes. When nearly cooked, sprinkle with salt and paprika.