Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880 · New York : Clark Austin & co. · leaf 108
!■ 1 SWINGING. This game is dangerous, unless used with discretion. Greatcare should be taken that the ropes are strong and well se-cured, and the seat fastened firmly. Little girls should neverbe ambitious to swing higher than any of their companions.It is, at best, a very foolish ambition, and it… … JUMPING ROPE.This play should likewise be used with caution. It is ahealthy exercise, and tends to make the form graceful; but itshould be used with moderation. I have known instances ofblood vessels burst by young ladies, who, in a silly attempt tojump a certain number of hundred times, have…
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