1241e. Summer Sandwich

Between thin slices of white or brown bread and butter, place some very thin slices of any of the following kind of meats : ham, tongue, boiled or roast beef, roast mutton, poultry or game; season with pepper and salt, and a little mustard ; strew some mustard and cress, small salad, or, if preferred, some finely-shred lettuce, over the meat; press the sandwich together with the blade of a knife, cut it into small oblong shapes, which, having dished up neatly, send to table.