At cross-roads don’t linger, lad or lass,

’Tis there the Hallowe’en fairies pass.

[They give a little drill in imitation of a torch-light procession, using electric torches or electric candles. Recite as they march.]

First Boy:

Heigho, for the fairies on Hallowe’en,

They scamper away across the green.

All:

They’re looking for me, they’re looking for you,

Oh scamper away whatever you do!

Second Boy: