again, then number one is killed, and must retire from that game.

When number two misses, the next in order shoots, either at the ring
or at the line taw, and so the game proceeds till all the marbles are
knocked out, or all but the last player are killed. In the second
game, the first man killed is the last to shoot, and so they take
turns in the order of their defeat This game is the more fascinating
for its uncertainty, for often the last player knocks out the taw of
one who so far has been getting all the ducks, and he gets credit for
his score.

FOLLOWINGS

can hardly be called a game. It is played by two boys--usually when
they have more important business on hand; the first boy shoots in
the direction both are traveling; the second follows, and whenever one
chances to be hit it counts one for the shooter.

KNUCKS

In this game, one boy, called "Knucks," takes a small marble between
his knuckles, then places the clenched hand on the ground. The other
player knuckles down at the taw line, four or five feet away, and
shoots--he must not roll--at the marble held by the other. Every time
the "Knucks" marble is hit, it counts one for the shooter; each time
he misses in the three shots, it counts an additional shot for
"Knucks" when it comes his turn.

THE LONG RING