A Trifle Mixed.

Otago Witness, Issue 2661, 15 March 1905, Page 81

A Trifle Mixed.

"I have- cooked a little surprise for you, dear," said young Mrs Honey*.ride — "an almond souffle for after dinner. I goc the recipe from that new cookery book that came ai a wedding present, and the instructions aie really most clear. Handy, isn't it, a book like that? I'm sure the thing will turn out a success." Edwin smiled a dubious sort of Abyssinian gold smile, and temporised about the succrs= as he looked at the souffle. "Can't say I like it, ' he said after the first mouthful. "Sure you got the instructions right, darling? It tastes very funny." "Oh, yes," responded Angelina, with tears in her eyes. "I can say them by heart from the book — just hear me," and she reached down the volume. "Take half a pound of grated almonds — " ''Quite right," interjected Edwin, following with his finger. "One pound of castor sugar, mix well with the whites of three fresh eggs " "Correct," said her spoii=e, as she continued breathlessly — "Add two ounces of white pepper ?' "Pepper! Great goodness!" said the unhappy man. as he turned over the leaf. "Two large oari'ots chopped into dice, a =poonful of mustard, four chopped onions, and " "Stop! Stop! You mrst b& wrong, I'm sure. Why, my dear, I thought so. You are muddling up almond souffle with Irish stew. You've forgotten to cut the leaves of this blessed cookery book !"