Oyster Canapes

Finely chop a dozen oysters, put them in a saucepan with a teaspoonful of
cracker dust or finely grated breadcrumb, a lump of butter about the size of a walnut,
and one-half teacupful of thick cream, and season with salt and pepper. Stir the
mixture over the fire and let it simmer for a few minutes. Cut some slices of bread
about one-fourth inch in thickness, butter them, and put them on a hot dish. Pour
the mixture over the bread and butter and serve it while hot.