This section is from the "The National Cook Book" book, by Marion Harland And Christine Terhune Herrick. Also available from Amazon: National Cook Book
Pick, without bruising, the leaves of fresh, succulent water-cresses from the stems, toss them over and over quickly, with a silver fork, in a French dressing, and spread between thin triangles of buttered brown bread spread with cream cheese.
These, and other sandwiches made with green salads, must be eaten as soon as possible after they are made, and be kept on ice until they go to table.
 
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