<P> On the last line "they stand and imitate sneezing". </P> <P> A manuscript of rhymes collected in Lancashire at the same period gives three closely related versions, with the now familiar sneezing, for instance: </P> <P> A ring, a ring o' roses, A pocket full o' posies - Atishoo atishoo we all fall down . </P> <P> In 1892, folklorist Alice Gomme could give twelve versions . </P>

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