The Bookshelf for boys and girls Historic Tales and Golden Deeds part 4 (1912)
University Society, New York · New York. : University Society · leaf 147
o have formed a ring around her.The boy enters the circle and tries to kiss thegirl, who to escape him endeavors to break out ofthe ring. But the other players clasp hands anddance round and round, all the time singing: 344 SPORTS AND TOYS IN HISTORY Heres Miss Phcebe sits under a June-apple tree,… … HANGING UP THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING. The last two lines are repeated faster andfaster, as Miss Phoebe makes greater efforts tobreak the ring, and her companions circle roundwith increasing rapidity. When she has at last es-caped from her pursuer, the boy who is left choosesanother girl from the ring;…
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