"I must remember that. I suppose that other people may have thought of it, but I never have, and I'm glad to know that it works so well."

"I believe I hear Bob, Bettina. He must be cold, for it is snowing and blowing harder every minute."

"Well, I'm glad I started the fire in the fireplace. There's nothing like an open fire."

For dinner that night Bettina served:

Baked Veal Steak
Baked Tomato, Cheese and Rice
Bread Butter
Tapioca and Date Pudding Cream
Coffee

BETTINA'S RECIPES

(All measurements are level)

Baked Veal Steak (Three portions)

1 slice of veal steak (three-fourths of a pound, one-half inch thick)
3 T-flour
1 t-salt
¼ t-paprika
2 T-bacon fat
2 T-water