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LONDON BRIDGE.

Two players form an arch, by raising their hands as high as they can, under which the train of children passes, holding fast to each other's skirts or jackets. The two, who form the bridge, decide which objects each one will represent—a diamond necklace, a gold ring, a bracelet, a red rose, a cabbage, &c., and the game begins.

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The bridge falls, and the prisoner is asked, "Will you have a diamond necklace? or a gold ring?" or some other question, and according to his choice, takes his place behind one or the other of the keepers. The game is kept up until all are caught, and ends with a "tug of war" and a hearty laugh.

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