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Among.—Hold the left bent "5" hand in front with the fingers pointing upward; with the forefinger of the right "G" hand pointing down move it in and out among the fingers of the left.

Around.—Hold the left "&" hand pointing upward and circle it several times with the forefinger of the right "G" hand pointing down.

At.—Strike the back of the left "B" hand, pointing upward, with the right "B" hand. XXI, 381.

Before (in time).—See preceding pages.

Before (in place).—Hold the open hands pointing upward, in front, one on right side, one on left, palm toward palm, and 5 or 6 inches apart; turn both hands at the same time, carrying the left to the front and the right toward self, still keeping them palm to palm.

After (in time).—See preceding pages.

After (in place).—Same as "behind;" see below.

Behind.—Place the "A" hands in front, one on right side and the other on the left, thumbs pointing upward; bring the right hand toward self around behind the left, the latter remaining stationary. To signify behind in accomplishment, draw hand back indicating one is far back. XXI, 382.

Below.—Hold the right open hand under the left, palms of both down; move the right around in a circle.

Under.—(If stationary). With the left open hand, palm down, in front, and right "A" hand between it and self, let the right hand pass down under the left. Or place the "A" hand under the left and describe a circle with it. XXI, 383.

Under.—(If in motion). Same position and movement, but carry the right hand completely under the left and let the thumb come up above its edge.

Beside.—Hold the "A" hands in front, one beside the other, thumbs pointing upward.

Beside (more).—Hold the left "&" hand in front pointing toward the right; bring the end of the right "&" hand to