longways duple minor G.

TicknorTune: The Contented Farmer, Thompson ca. 1773

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A1  1s and 2s circle left once round;     

     1s and 2s double half figure eight, 

     1s cross down to begin (all improper, unprogressed).  

 A2  1s lead down the center 8 steps. Keeping hands, 1s turn clock wise 1/4 

      (woman backing up) to face side of set and take hands with other
      
       1s to form single line. 

      In single line, all move up center to face their original 2nd woman. 

 B1  1s arch and move forward as 2nd woman goes under the arch toward her partner.

     1s turn 1/2 (man backing) as 2nd man assists 2nd woman to cast up into 1st place. 

     2s  arch, 1s dance under the arch changing places with the 2s. 

     All 1/2 turn, men backing up.  

 B2  Women 1/2 chain;      

     1s 2-hand turn 1-1/2.

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