<h2 id="MUSSELS">MUSSELS.</h2>
<p class="psub"><b>The Mussel</b> is called the poor man’s
oyster; but why the poor should have a monopoly
of this very useful shellfish, the writer is at
a loss to comprehend. During warm weather
the spiced mussel is a treat: it may have the
honor of ushering in a family dinner instead
of the clam, and at collations and suppers it
should be welcome. As they may be purchased
at from eighteen to twenty-five cents per quart,
it is a waste of time to pickle them at home,
unless living at the seashore.</p>
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