—Liphook, Hants (Miss Fowler).

VII.

See what a pretty little girl have I,
She brings me many a bottle of wi’;
A bottle of wine and a biscuit too,
See what a little girl can do.
On the carpet she shall kneel,
As the grass grows in the fiel’;
Stand upright upon your feet,
And choose the one you love so sweet.

Now you’re married we wish you joy,
First a girl and then a boy,
Seven years after, son and daughter,
May you couple kiss together.

—South Devon (Notes and Queries, 8th series, i. 249; Miss R. H. Busk).

VIII.

See what a pretty little girl I am,
She gave me many a bottle of wine,
Many a bottle of wine, and a biscuit too,
See what a pretty little girl can do.
On the carpet you shall kneel,
Stand up straight all in the field,
Choose the one that you love best.

Now we are married and hope we enjoy,
First a girl and then a boy,
Seven years after and seven years to come,
May young company kiss have done.

—Holywood, Co. Down (Miss C. M. Patterson).

IX.