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Forms of well Wishing.
And to wish well is a Sort of Salutation.
To a Woman with Child.
God send you a good Delivery, and that you may make your Husband Father of a fine Child. May the Virgin Mother make you a happy Mother. I wish that this swell'd Belly may asswage happily. Heaven grant that this Burthen you carry, whatsoever it is, may have as easy an out-coming as it had an in-going. God give you a good Time.
To Guests.
Happy be this Feast. Much good may it do all the Company. I wish all
Happiness to you all. God give you a happy Banquet.
To one that sneezes.
May it be lucky and happy to you. God keep you. May it be for your
Health. God bless it to you.
To one that is about to begin any Business.