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THIS IS A GAME WHICH USED TO BE PLAYED BY YOUNG
CHILDREN. IT DEPENDED ON THE NUMBER OF BUTTONS ON
A GIRL'S DRESS. DOCTOR, LAWYER, MERCHANT, CHIEF,
BEGGERMAN, AND THIEF WAS SPOKEN (ONE) FOR EACH
BUTTON. THE OCCUPATION WHICH FELL ON THE LAST
BUTTON WAS THE OCCUPATION OF THE GIRL'S FUTURE
HUSBAND.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Pastime

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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