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    with the other hand. Then say "Come back Peter" and put the right hand to the shoulder again bringing it forward then the bit of paper which represents Peter will be out once more. Then say "Come back Paul" and bring back Paul in the same way.
    (14) Peep o
    Two children usually play this game. One of them gets a piece of paper and puts his hand behind his back and hides the piece of paper. Then he puts his two hands shut. The other person counts by the knuckles and they can start at whichever hand they like. Each knuckle counts a word and he says "Peep a Paddy Pin open the door and let me in." If the paper is not in the hand that "in" fell on the other person is wrong. If it is in that hand he is right.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Bell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glyn, Co. Offaly