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My Book of Indoor Games by Clarence Squareman
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aloud, in the following manner:

"I was asked: 'Do you like roses?' and the answer was: 'Yes, when
they are fried!'" The next player says: "I was asked: 'Are you fond
of potatoes?' and the answer was: 'Yes, they are very pretty, but they
don't wear well.'"

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ORANGES AND LEMONS

Two of the players join hands, facing each other, having agreed
privately which is to be "Oranges" and which "Lemons." The rest of
the party form a long line, standing one behind the other, and holding
each other's dresses or coats. The first two raise their hands so as
to form an arch, and the rest run through it, singing as they run:

"Oranges and Lemons,
Say the bells of St. Clement's;
You owe me five farthings,
Say the bells of St. Martin's;
When will you pay me?
Say the bells of Old Bailey.
I do not know,
Says the big bell of Bow.
Here comes a chopper to light you to bed!
Here comes a chopper to chop off your head!"

At the word "head" the hand archway descends, and clasps the player
passing through at that moment; he is then asked in a whisper,
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