. St. Nicholas [serial]. ench whose sparkling eyes — Sire ! cried Elizabeth, warningly. T is but a memory, Bess, said Henry,with a laugh that was half a sigh. Canstcompass such a feast as that, Mistress Peck-ham ? The bewildered woman, whose eyes hadgrown larger and larger as the dishes wereenumerated, mournfully shook her head. I dont think it can be managed in thishouse, your royal Majesty, she replied. There s a am in soak, but it wont be readytill evening. Capons, and custards, and jellies,perhaps — Dont let it worry you, good Mrs. Peck-ham, said Mme. Tussaud. His Majestyspeaks of olden ti
. St. Nicholas [serial]. ench whose sparkling eyes — Sire ! cried Elizabeth, warningly. T is but a memory, Bess, said Henry,with a laugh that was half a sigh. Canstcompass such a feast as that, Mistress Peck-ham ? The bewildered woman, whose eyes hadgrown larger and larger as the dishes wereenumerated, mournfully shook her head. I dont think it can be managed in thishouse, your royal Majesty, she replied. There s a am in soak, but it wont be readytill evening. Capons, and custards, and jellies,perhaps — Dont let it worry you, good Mrs. Peck-ham, said Mme. Tussaud. His Majestyspeaks of olden times, and I will wager mywhole exhibition that modern cooking beatsthe ancient. It stands to reason, with such anice range as you have there. Give us somebacon and eggs, some buttered toast, and afew pots of jam, and we shall manage verywell. Henry VIII smiled with delight. Baconand eggs! Buttered toast! Pots of jam ! Itsounds bravely, Mme. la Tussaud. I could do your Majesty an omelet, saidMrs. Peckham, taking LYD1A. 4i5 416 A COMEDY IN WAX. [Mar. In the French style, mistress ? Yes, your royal Majesty. T is well. Do thy best, and we will notforget thee. Henry knows how to reward goodservice. Reward her now, Henry, said Mme. Tus-saud. You were ever generous. So be it, said Henry. What wilt thou
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