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Eggs a La Coque

Carefully drop twelve fresh eggs into a saucepan with two quarts boiling water and boil for three minutes; remove with a skimmer, place on a dish with a folded napkin and serve with six egg stands.

N. B. When eggs are brought to the table with shells black with dirt, etc, they make an exceedingly unsightly appearance. To avoid this have a coarse towel, pour a little vinegar and salt on a small part of the towel, hold it in the palm of the hand and gently rub the eggs with it.