No. 28 Draw a Bucket of Water
Four girls cross hands, and pull in rhythmical movement against each other while singing, one pair changing the position of their hands from above to below that of the other pair at the words, “Here we go under,” etc.
Draw a bucket of water
For my lady’s daughter.
One in a rush,
Two in a rush,
Here we go under the mulberry bush.
New York.
In Massachusetts this was a ring game:
Draw a pail of water
For my lady’s daughter.
Give her a ring and a silver pin,
And pay for my lady’s pop under.
At the last words the girl within the ring endeavors to pass under the hands of one of the couples.