CCXXXVI.

Old father Graybeard, Without tooth or tongue; If you'll give me your finger, I'll give you my thumb.

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EIGHTH CLASS--CHARMS.

CCXXXVII.

Cushy cow bonny, let down thy milk, And I will give thee a gown of silk; A gown of silk and a silver tee, If thou wilt let down thy milk to me.

CCXXXVIII.

[Said to pips placed in the fire; a species of divination practised by children.]

If you love me, pop and fly; If you hate me, lay and die.