Fried Soft-Shell Crabs

• A Dozen Soft-Shell Crabs
• A Pint of Milk
• Sifted Flour
• Salt

The greatest care must be taken in preparing and cleaning the Crab. Wash carefully, removing all sand, but do not scale or blanch them, as this destroys the fine flavor completely. Remove the spongy, feathery substances under the side points. These are called the “man-eaters, ” and are very irritating and indigestible. Remove also the sandbag or “sand pouch” from under the shells just between t