WATER-GRUEL.

Put a large spoonful of oatmeal into a pint of water, stir it well

together, and let it boil three or four times, stirring it often.

Then strain it through a sieve, put in some salt according to taste,

and if necessary add a piece of fresh butter. Stir with a spoon until

the butter is melted, when it will be fine and smooth.