Part 29 (1/2)

_New York._

777. To learn about visitors from tea-grounds: Lift the leaf out and press it against the left hand, naming the days of the week. Upon whichever day the leaf chances to cling and rest, company may be expected. To complete the spell, pat the leaf down your neck and wish.

_Plymouth, Ma.s.s._

778. If your eye quivers, a stranger is coming.

_Labrador._

779. If a stray hair blows persistently across the eyes, it's the sign that a stranger is coming.

_Ma.s.sachusetts._

780. The s.h.i.+n-bone itching means guests.

781. The nose itching signifies visitors.

_General in the United States._

782. The nose itching foretells company. If on the right side, it means a man; if on the left, a woman.

_Central New York._

783. If your nose itches, you will see an old friend whom you have not seen for some time.

_New York and Pennsylvania._

784. If your nose itches, it means you'll

See a stranger, Kiss a fool, Or be in danger.

_Peabody, Ma.s.s._

785. To sneeze at the table indicates a stranger.

_Peabody, Ma.s.s._

786. To sneeze before breakfast is a sign you will have a caller before night.

_Eastern Ma.s.sachusetts._

787. Sneeze before you eat, See a stranger before you sleep.

_Cape Breton._

788. As many times as you sneeze before breakfast, so many calls will you have before tea (or bed-time).

789. If you sneeze on Sat.u.r.day, you will have company on Sunday.

_Ma.s.sachusetts._

790. Water spilled on the doorstep means a stranger.

_Ohio._

791. To slop water near a door is a sign of a stranger.

_Peabody, Ma.s.s._

792. A sudden shower of sparks from the fire betokens a visitor.

_Cape Breton._