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Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs by Alice C. (Alice Cunningham) Fletcher
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The Wild-roses dance about gaily; they circle the quiet little clumps of
Violets that remain seated. The Wild-roses frolic around the Caller,
capering about in wild freedom but keeping their steps in exact time with
their song. Finally they pause in groups at the left.

After a moment, the Caller moves toward the rear of the open space and
while there once again sings:

Song No. 1

CALL TO THE FLOWERS

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At the close of the song the dancers who are to represent the Daisies give
a trilling shout and appear from the rear of the open space, skipping;
their leader holds the end of a long green rope, which is caught hold of by
each dancer who follows, all singing:

Song No. 4

SONG OF THE DAISIES

Up from meadows free,
Coming full of glee,
Troop the Daisies white,
Dancing in the light,
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