Two cupfuls of lobster-meat, cut into small pieces; one cupful of crisp celery, minced ; two tablespoonfuls of butter; one dessertspoonful of flour ; half a pint of milk ; yolks of two eggs; one teaspoonful of salt; one saltspoonful of cayenne; juice of a lemon.

Cook together the butter and flour over hot water, add the milk, stir until smooth, put in the celery and cook three minutes, add the lobster, seasoning, and yolk of egg; stir until thick, and serve.