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position (Fig. 211). Transfer the loops held by the right thumb to the right little finger by inserting the little finger toward you (from below) into the thumb

Fig. 211.

loops, and withdrawing the thumb; close the little finger down on the palm (Fig. 212).

Sixth: Pick up from below on the back of the right thumb, close to the right index finger, the upper right near index string (which runs straight across to the

Fig. 212.

left index). Withdraw the right index from both its loops and return the right thumb to its positior.(Fig. 213).

Seventh: Release the loop from the left thumb and let. it hang loosely. Do not draw its strings tight (Fig. 214).

Eighth: With the left thumb draw down the left lower near index string (which runs obliquely to the lower strings of the figure) (Fig. 215) until it is below these lower strings and let it-hang down; then pass the left thumb away from you