{"id":452,"date":"2014-02-14T03:22:02","date_gmt":"2014-02-14T03:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside-of-a-dog.net\/?p=452"},"modified":"2025-10-17T18:01:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T18:01:54","slug":"the-duchess-bakes-a-cake-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inside-of-a-dog.net\/?p=452","title":{"rendered":"The Duchess Bakes a Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Her cries brought the family, one and another.
\n“Come girls,” said the Duke,
\n“Say good-bye to your mother.<\/em><\/p>\n

“I fear an improper proportion of leaven
\nIs taking my dear Duchess right up to Heaven.”
\n<\/em>
\nGiant cakes, silly adults, bright and cheerful illustrations…\u00a0 All of these are strongly in this book’s favor.\u00a0 However, some of the fun for the boys may be listening to me trying to get through it.\u00a0 Most of it roll trippingly off the tongue: <\/em><\/p>\n

“You’ll all be delighted, for I’m going to make<\/em>
\nA lovely light luscious delectable cake.”<\/em><\/p>\n

But a few parts, particularly the names of the thirteen (!) daughters are fraught with peril.\u00a0 Take a deep breath and hold onto your hats.\u00a0 It is well worth the effort.<\/p>\n

Author:\u00a0 Virginia Kahl
\nIllustrator:\u00a0 Virginia Kahl<\/p>\n