Put four tablespoonfuls of sugar in a small thick saucepan, with two tablespoonfuls of water; let them boil ten minutes over a quick fire; then watch it till it colors golden; it will soon go from this to dark-brown; when it is all black like thick molasses, put a half cup of hot water to it; it will sputter, but never mind that; stir till it is all dissolved; then let it boil till it is syrup; pour it into a bottle; it should look when cold like black molasses and will keep for years.