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The Getting Of Wisdom

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The Getting Of Wisdom (S8x32) 3C (4C set) 32 bar Strathspey for 3 Couples in a 4 Couple Set, devised by Andrew Timmins, 1999.

1- 8 1st couple turn right hand
 Cast down one place as 2nd couple step up on bars 5-6
 Turn left hand to finish left shoulder to left shoulder, facing opposite sidelines
9-16 1st lady with 2nd couple, and 1st man with 3rd couple, dance right hands across
 1st couple pass right shoulder
 1st lady with 3rd couple, and 1st man with 2nd couple, dance left hands across
17-24 Reels of three on the sidelines, 1st and 3rd men, and 1st and 2nd ladies, passing right shoulder
 2nd and 3rd couples cast into place at the end
25-32 1st and 2nd couples dance a poussette. 213

(WEECRIB)


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