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Corn Boiled in the Husks

1 Remove the outer husks, leaving the cob covered with a layer of the young, light husks. These must be opened, of course, to enable you to take away the silk. Have ready a kettle of boiling water, throw in the corn and boil, after it begins to boil, ten minutes. When done, drain, serve in a napkin or corn-cloth as before. Do not remove the husks. Many persons think this the better way of boiling corn, as the husks prevent the sweetness from being drawn out into the water.

I dozen ears of corn, 1/2 pint of milk, 1½ teaspoonful of salt,