Partridge Fricassee and Dumplings

1/2 c. flour                                                                                                  Dumplings

1 tsp. salt                                                                                                   1 c. flour

1/4 tsp. black pepper                                                                              1/2 tsp. salt

3 lbs partridge, cut up                                                                             2 tbsp, parsley

1 medium onion, chopped                                                                      1- 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 c. thinly sliced celery (3 ribs)                                                              2 tbsp. shortening

1 c. thinly sliced carrots (3 large)                                                          1/2 c. milk

1/3 tsp. marjoram

1 c. water

1c. (10-1/2) chicken gravy

Coat partridge in mixture of flour, salt and pepper.  Put all ingredients in cooker or crock pot.  Cover and cook low about 5 hours.  Then turn heat to high.

Dumplings: In small  bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.  Cut in shortening.  Stir in parsley and milk just until flour mixture is moistened.  Drop dumplings by tablespoon on partridge and vegetables.

Cover and cook 30 minutes or until done