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Nursery Rhyme. CCLXXXVII. Games.

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[A string of children, hand in hand, stand in a row. A child (A) stands in front of them, as leader; two other children (B and C) form an arch, each holding both the hands of the other.]         A.    Draw a pail of water,                 For my lady's daughter;                 My father's a king, and my mother's a queen,                 My two little sisters are dress'd in green,                 Stamping grass and parsley,                 Marigold leaves and daisies.         B.    One rush, two rush,                 Pray thee, fine lady, come under my bush.             [A passes by under the arch, followed by the whole string of children, the last of whom is taken captive by B and C. The verses are repeated, until all are taken.]

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