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Olives

Olives are the fruit of the olive-tree, and are imported to this country from France, Spain and Italy. The Italian olives are the most highly-esteemed. They are used for dessert, or handed round between the courses as a whet to the appetite, and also to clear the palate. Choose them green and firm, and if they are too salt let them soak for a little while in cold water. Olives should never be allowed to remain uncovered in the bottle, or their appearance will be spoilt.