Angel and Devil
One child is called the “Angel,” another child the “Devil,” and a third child the “Minder.” The children are given the names of colours by the Minder. Then the Angel comes over and knocks, when the following dialogue takes place.
Minder: “Who’s there?”
Answer: “Angel.”
Minder: “What do you want?”
Angel: “Ribbons.”
Minder: “What colour?”
Angel: “Red.”
Minder retorts, if no child is so named, “Go and learn your A B C.” If the guess is right the child is led away. The Devil then knocks, and the dialogue and action are repeated.—Deptford, Kent (Miss Chase).
See “[Fool, fool, come to School].”