GAMES. 155

But little he'll reck if they'll let him sleep on
In the grave where a Briton has laid him.
If any one mentions the same verse twice, she must
be forfeited.

MAGIC MUSIC.

WHILE one is dismissed, those remaining fix on
something which he must do on his return, perhaps
snuff the candles, or stir the fire. He is then called
in, and another seats herself at the piano, and plays
loudly or softly, as the actions of the person may
seem to approach nearer, or recede farther from the
object he is to touch. If he seems to have an idea of
what is expected of him, the player directly increases
the loudness of the music, but begins playing softly
again, as soon as he appears to have lost it. If unable
to guess he must forfeit.

 

DUMB CRAMBO.

In this game a word is chosen by one of the party,
and each must in turn act another that will rhyme
with the one selected. If, for instance, the word
should be “cat,” one gives his neighbour a pat,