Place in bowl in layers in this order:

1/2 to 1 head finely shredded cabbage
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 lg. carrot, grated

Shake 1/2 cup sugar over top of all this but DO NOT STIR! Bring to a boil:

1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 c. corn oil
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Pour over cabbage mixture. DO NOT STIR! Refrigerate overnight in container with tight lid.