GAMES, 157

STOOL OF REPENTANCE.

Havine placed a stool or chair in the centre of the
room, one takes her seat upon it, and another called
the “judge” stands near her, having previously asked
in a whisper of all the rest, what particular offence
they charge the repentant one with. Of course the
replies must be given in a low voice, or she would
hear them. The judge then tells her of one of the
crimes with which she is charged, and she must guess
who accuses her of it, or forfeit. If she guesses
rightly, the accuser must take her place, when the
rest proceed to bring their accusations against her.

READY RHYME.

Tuis game should not be attempted by very young
players, as it would most likely prove tedious to many
of them; but to those who are fond of exercising their
ingenuity, it will prove very amusing. ‘T'wo, four, or
more words, are written on paper, and given to each
player: the words must be such as would rhyme
together; thus, suppose the party have chosen near,