Leek Soup. Veal Cutlets (cooked in the oven). Potatoes. Macaroni Cheese. _Tuesday._ Veal and Ham Patties. Poached Eggs on Endive. _Wednesday._ Boiled Neck of Mutton and Vegetables. Steamed Ground Rice Pudding and Jam. _Thursday._ Potato Soup. Fried Cauliflower in Batter. Bread and Fruit Pudding (cold). _Friday._ Cauliflower Soup. Grilled Mackerel. Stewed Gooseberries. The food account was as follows:— £ s. d. 1½ lb. neck of mutton (cutlets) 0 1 0 1 lb. veal cutlet 0 0 10 1½ qrts. gooseberries 0 0 9 1 lb. cheese 0 0 7 ½ lb. macaroni 0 0 2 Leeks 0 0 2 Flavouring vegetables 0 0 3 Endive 0 0 2 Potatoes 0 0 8 1½ lb. neck of mutton (for boiling) 0 0 10½ 2 cauliflowers 0 0 5 2 mackerel 0 0 10 8 loaves 0 2 4 Milk 0 1 9 ½ lb. tea 0 0 10 1½ lb. Demerara 0 0 3 ½ lb. loaf 0 0 1 Sponge cakes 0 0 6 Jug of thick cream 0 1 0 Small jar of greengage jam 0 0 6 2 punnets of strawberries 0 1 4 Tin of anchovy paste 0 0 3½ Florentines 0 3 0 1 lb. tomatoes 0 0 8 ----------- £0 19 3 “Where are the strawberries?” asked Jane as she looked over Marion’s shoulder. “I have not seen them.” “We are to call for them at the greengrocer’s the first thing, and have them directly they come from market. I was afraid to have them in overnight for fear of their getting too juicy.” Early next morning the sunshine streamed into Marion’s room and awoke her with the promise of a happy day. She rose and dressed quickly and was down the first, looking delightfully cool and fresh in a white coat and skirt. She busied herself with packing the hamper, and as she set to work down came Jane, resplendent in blue. She got out the tomatoes, sliced them quickly and arranged them in layers in a large jam pot, sprinkling oil, vinegar, chopped parsley and onion in between. Then she tied a new jam cover over, and put her _chef d’œuvre_ carefully in the hamper.