American girl's book: or, Occupation for play hours (1831)
Leslie, Eliza, 1787-1858 · Boston, Munroe and Francis; New York, C. S. Francis · leaf 37
ing. The last that takes her station,holds the two ends of the tape. One remains stand-ing in the centre of the circle. She is called ^theDane, and she must endeavour to slap the handsof one of those that is holding the string, and whomust try to elude the blow by hastily withdrawingher hands. If… … 9. HONEY POTS. A little girl sits half down on the floor, claspingher hands together under her knees. Two others,who are older and stronger, take her up by the armsand carry her round the room between them, saying,^^ Wholl buy a Honey Pot ? The honey pot mustkeep her hands tightly clasped together…
Handicraft · Amusements
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