With the fish were served some of the finest oyster plants that ever
found their way into the Boston market. They were cut in pieces,
boiled in salted water till tender, then drained and served with a
tablespoonful or so of melted butter and cream enough to cover them,
having just a dash of pepper in it. A simple way of preparing them and
yet quite good enough for anybody, as you will see upon trying it. My
word for it, the Peaceful Valley boarders thought it a dish fit for
the gods.
After the mackerel had been discussed and despatched and Professor A.
had accepted with a great deal of grace the vote of thanks presented
to him, the game was brought in. This course was offered for the
delectation of his fellow-boarders by Professor B., author of "Birds I
Have Met."
There were delicious chicken grouse that had cost the professor quite
a pretty penny, viz.: two dollars and a half the pair; and plover of
various kinds that were to be had for four dollars the dozen.