Permelia`s Rhubarb Shortcake

Here is a rhubarb shortcake...we are still in 1967.

Permelia`s Rhubarb Shortcake

4 cups rhubarb, chopped
 2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 layer shortcake or plain cake
whipped cream or whipped dessert topping
bananas, sliced

Combine rhubarb, sugar, salt and water. Simmer over low heat until tender. Cool. Slice cake crosswise. Alternate a layer of cake, rhubarb sauce, sliced bananas and whipped cream.