Soak one level teaspoonful of granulated gelatin in six tablespoonfuls of cold water for a half hour. Moisten a level teaspoonful of arrowroot in two tablespoonfuls of cold water, then add hastily a half pint of boiling water, boil until clear, then add the gelatin, stir until it is dissolved, add two lumps of cut loaf sugar, and when cool add one gill of good cream.

Use warm in cases of diarrhoea.

This also makes a very nice change to the diet of a "bottle baby" who is inclined to constipation. Use sugar of milk in place of cut sugar.