"An optimist and a pessimist - The difference is droll - The optimist sees the doughnut The pessimist sees the hole."

1 cup sugar, 1/2 tablespoon butter - cream

2 eggs

1 cup milk

4 small cups flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

Nutmeg if desired

Mix in order given; cut and fry in deep fat.

- Mrs. Bruce