Blue powder—take with right hand holding left ear. Will bring about an introduction to Miss or Mr. Right.
Red powder—take with right hand on stomach and standing on right foot. Will bring your heart's desire, providing you tell what it is.
Yellow powder-take while kneeling. Will make your rival jealous.
Purple powder—take with right hand and arm extended forward, left foot and limb extended backward. Will bring a speedy marriage.
Black powder—take while on left knee, with left hand on top of head.
Will cause unwelcome attentions to cease.
The plasters worn conspicuously—have the following meaning:—
Worn on the right cheek—I love you.
On the left cheek—I dislike you.
On the forehead—I will be your friend.
On the nose—I am looking for a partner.
On the chin—I wish to speak to you.
At the corner of the mouth—I am willing to be kissed.
Prescriptions may be paid for with some trinket which may be redeemed as a forfeit. A forfeit may be demanded if directions are not faithfully carried out.
Forfeits may be demanded or omitted as desired by the hostess.
Suggestions for redeeming forfeits will be found under heading
"Forfeits" in this book.