1 pt. oysters
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
Salt and lemon juice
Pepper for seasoning

Scald the oyster in their own liquor. Chop oysters coarsely and reserve 3/4 cup of the liquor. Blend the butter and flour in a saucepan without browning. Add the milk and oysters liquor and stir until boiling.

Cook 5 minutes, add the seasoning and oysters. Cool just long enough to let them get thoroughly hot.