Pare and lay in ice-water half an hour. Cut lengthwise, into slices
_nearly_ half an inch thick, and lay in ice-water ten minutes longer.
Wipe each piece dry with a soft cloth, sprinkle with pepper and salt,
and dredge with flour. Fry to a delicate brown in sweet clarified
dripping, nice lard, or butter.
Many declare that cucumbers are never fit to eat unless fried, and they
are assuredly far more wholesome than when served raw.