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