[35] The game, half a century since, was played by boys as well as
girls. New England variations are numerous; thus for the last line of
verse 4, "I'll turn my face another way." For verse 7, "Go through the
kitchen and through the hall, and choose the fairest one of all." A New
York variety puts the last words into the mouth of the bride: "I'm so
happy that I could sing."
[36] So in an English variety:
"I will give you pots and pans, I will give you brass,
I will give you anything for a pretty lass."
"No."
"I will give you gold and silver, I will give you pearl,
I will give you anything for a pretty girl."
"Take one, take one, the fairest you may see."