Circle. "We'll send Mr. ---- to take you away."

This is repeated three times with the refrain, "On a cold," etc. after

which the dancing and singing cease, and the child is asked, "Sugar,

sweet, or vinegar, sour?" Her answer is always taken in a contrary

sense, and sung, as before, three times, whilst the children circle

round. The one in the middle then rises to her feet. The boy (or

girl) named advances and kisses her, they change places, and the game

begins again.

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