a cucumber sandwich 
shouldn't be made ahead of time 
as the liquid in the cucumber 
will seep through the bread like lime 

you'll have a wet hand 
when you lift the sandwich off the plate 
your palm and fingers 
will be in a saturated state 

always make cucumber sandwiches 
immediately before afternoon tea 
as at this juncture of time 
the bread will not be so soggy 

your afternoon tea guests won't abide 
the seepage all over their hands 
it will make them feel like 
jeering as spectators in a grandstand 

the most tempting cucumber sandwiches 
are never served wringing wet 
they have a dry bread cover 
akin to an indoor carpet 

to stop this sort of sandwich irrigation 
you must follow these preparatory recommendations

Elizabeth Squires