“L-like this…?" “You're doing great, Rosanna." “Okay…" “Milady, you must press harder to cut the dough." “Like this?" “Harder. The cookie-cutter is used to cut the dough, Rosanna." Baking is much more of a challenge than I thought. It's much easier to knit, or crochet, or to embroider! “That's it, Rosanna." Finally, I press down *hard* at the dough with the cutter. “... Rosanna? Rosanna, not too hard, you might make an indent on the counter-" Oh no! Quickly releasing my whole weight from the dough, the Duchess removes the cutter before she gently pries the cut dough from the rest of it. It's in the shape of a little flower! I wonder if my awe is showing on my face- no I'm sure of it when I hear both the Duchess and the nursemaid giggle when they see my expression. My cheek

