Receipts in modern cookery : with a medical commentary / by A. Hunter.

  • Hunter, A. (Alexander), 1729-1809.
Date:
1820
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    clothes. His master generally turns his coat. ] 64. By over-indulging a child, you will at last find him disposed to cry for the moon. 165. A modern lady in winter lives all the morning in Lapland, and spends her evenings on the banks of the Ganges. Good news for the faculty. 166. When your servants find out that you are igno- rant of their duty, you may be assured that the family business will be ill done. 167- To be able to carve well, is a useful and elegant accomplishment. It is an artless recom- mendation to a man who is looking out for a wife. 168. Physic is represented by a serpent. If it can’t cure you, it will be sure to bite you. 169. When you go from a family after a long visit, do not leave half your things behind you. 170. If you are an author, keep a slate and pencil by your bed-side, to note a good thought, that it may not fly away before you get up. 171. Whatever your situation in life may be, lay down your plan of conduct for the day. The half hours will smoothly glide on, without crossing or jostling each other. 1/2. When fruit is offered, always take what is next to you.