Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour gradually, then add the
water, stirring all the time; let it boil well and thicken.
Anchovy sauce or chopped parsley can be added to taste.
Mint Sauce. Time—½ hour.
3 dessertspoonfuls chopped mint, 2 dessertspoonfuls brown sugar, 1
teacupful vinegar.
Wash the mint, pick it from the stalk, and chop it fine; dissolve the
sugar in the vinegar, then add the chopped mint.
Onion Sauce. Time—1 hour.