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within the loop. The one holding the stick, as a fish pole says, "Your
house" or "My house". If he says "My house", he jerks the stick
endeavoring to capture the forefinger of any of the players. He does
not jerk the stick when he says "Your house". He endeavors to fool the
others by saying abruptly, "Your house", several times before saying
"My house" and pulling the string. The player avoiding being caught
next takes the stick.

Catechism of States

Q.--Which is the best State for fresh pork?
A.--New ham, sure.

Q.--Which is the best for an early summer hotel?
A.--May inn.

Q.--In which should surgeons dwell?
A.--Connect-a-cut.

Q.--In which should laundrymen prosper?
A.--Washing done.

Q.--In which do impudent people dwell?
A.--Can sass.

Q.--Which is the best for deer-hunting?
A.--Collar a doe.

Q.--Which is the best for locksmiths?
A.--New brass key.

Q.--In which would you look for a morning attire?
A.--Day coat, eh!

Q.--In which is one likely to fail in getting a drink?
A.--Miss-a-sip.

Q.--In which can you find a red letter?
A.--Florid A.

Q.--In which does the hustle make one sick?
A.--Ill o' noise.

Q.--In which is one likely to use his farming implements?
A.--I'd a hoe.

Q.--In which can one acquire an estate by marriage?
A.--Mary land.

Q.--In which is one letter of the alphabet taller than the others?
A.--O higher.

Q.--In which are bodies of land surrounded by water given a ride?
A.--Rhode Island.

Q.--Which is called to your mind by holding two $5 bills?
A.--Tenn I see.

Q.--Which would a woman rather have if she can't get a new sealskin
sack?
A.--New Jersey.

Q.--Which does the farmer's wife mention when she asks you to partake
of apple sauce?
A.--Take sass.--_Capper's Weekly (Topeka)._

Step by Step

A bean bag or soft ball is needed for this game. All of the group
excepting one who is selected to be leader sit on the bottom step of
the stairs. The leader tosses the ball to the one at the right end of
the line and receives it back. He tosses it to the second and third.
Should any of the players miss catching the ball, all the other players
move up one step, except the one missing; he remains on the first step.
The leader then continues passing until all have been served; he then
starts again at right of line. He passes the ball last to the one on
the lower steps. Shoul