ham'n-aigs

Updated: May 5, 2025

The dining-room was very warm, and there came a smell of lardy things from the kitchen. Those supping were doing so languidly. "I'm dying for something cool, and green, and fresh," remarked Emma to the girl who filled her glass with iced water; "something springish and tempting." "Well," sing-songed she of the ruffled, starched skirt, "we have ham'n-aigs, mutton chops, cold veal, cold roast "

Edna Ferber - Roast Beef, Medium