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on each face. The upper face is divided into quadrants by four narrow 

 lines radi.itiug from the hole, and each quadrant is divided into two by 

 bands one-quarter inch broad. The order of these lines is reversed on 



FIG. 374. Whirligigs. 



the under face. This is spun, like a common teetotum, with the fingers, 

 and doe s not seem to be common. I do not recollect ever seeing any- 

 oue except the maker of this toy spinning one. 



