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Young Maids & Old China

Verses by F. W. Bourdillon. Pictures by J. G. Sowerby

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A GAME.

What is the game? Is it “No or Yes”?
Some number or name she has got to guess?
Why are her eyes blindfolded tight?
Will she win some prize if she guesses right?
Whatever it were, I can safely say,
I should like to be there at that pleasant play.
And the prize I should claim of each pretty maid,
Whatever the game, should in kisses be paid.