Part 23 (2/2)

605. To dream of the devil is a sign of good luck.

_Trinity Bay, N.F._

606. To dream you cry means you will laugh.

_Boston, Ma.s.s._

607. Dreams go by contraries.

_General in the United States._

CHAPTER IX.

LUCK.

CARDS.

608. At cards, if your luck is poor, walk round your chair three times, lift it, sit down, and your luck is a.s.sured.

_General in the United States._

609. At cards, it is bad luck to play against the grain of the table.

_General in the United States._

610. At cards, it is unlucky to turn up your hand before the dealer is through.

_Alabama._

611. At cards, it is common to blow on the deal, without looking at it, for good luck.

_Providence, R.I., and Salem, Ma.s.s._

DAYS.

612. It is unlucky to travel on Friday.

_New York and Pennsylvania._

613. Never begin a piece of work on Friday; it is bad luck.

_General in the United States._

614. Seafaring men will not sail on Friday.

_Somewhat general in the United States._

615. If you begin a piece of work on Friday, it will be a very short or a very long job.

_St. John, N.B._

616. It is bad luck to cut your finger-nails on Friday.

_Pigeon Cove, Ma.s.s._

617. As with the superst.i.tious generally, Friday is a very unlucky day.

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