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Lettuce, Boiled

Wash four or five lettuces thoroughly, cut away the thick bitter stalks, but retain all the sound leaves, whether green or white. Boil them ten or fifteen minutes in plenty of salted water, then throw them for a minute into cold water, strain, and chop them lightly. Put them into a stewpan with a pint of good white sauce. Season them with salt, pepper, and a quarter of a nutmeg, grated, and simmer gently until quite hot. Draw the saucepan to the side for a minute, and stir among the lettuces the well-beaten yolks of two eggs. Probable cost, 1s. Sufficient for four or five persons.