The way up from being exploited may not be easy. But try if you dare. Often the thing needed is a helping hand or three. Boil two cabbages in a good deal of water, and cut them into quarters. Fry two anchovies slightly in butter and chopped parsley, add the cabbages, and at the last three tablespoonsful of good gravy, two tablespoonsful of grated Parmesan, salt and pepper, and when cooked, serve.
Men seek less to be instructed than applauded.
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