"Go on and have a jolly time." And a jolly time they had, judging from the merry shouts that came in through the open door.
"I've got your tag! I've got your tag!" I could hear Polly say, and then there was a great scampering of feet and roars of laughter as they chased each other up and down the walks.

This was kept up for some minutes, then a voice began: "Intery-mintery, cutery-corn, Apple-seed and briar-thorn, Wire, briar, limber-lock, Three geese in one flock; One flew east and one flew west And one flew over the cuckoo's nest." "Oh, Louise, you're out! It's your turn first." "I wonder if we are the geese ?" said Nancy.

Then they all giggled as if what she had said was very funny.
"Louise, Louise, look, look! You're going to have good luck," presently shouted two voices.

"A ladybird has lighted on your shoulder." "Oh, goody!" said Louise.

"I wonder what my good luck is going to be ?" "Shake it off, Louise, let it light on me," said Nancy.