WISHES.
431. If you take a baby in your arms for the first time, and at the same time wish, you will get your wish before the year is out.
Quebec.
432. Take your Bible and wish. If it opens at “and it came to pass,” you will get your wish.
433. Wish upon a candle on blowing it out. If it glows long, you will get your wish. If it smokes, it signifies a death.
Ohio.
434. If a speck of carbon comes on the wick when burning, and you wish for something, wet your finger and touch the speck. If it sticks to your finger, you will get the wish, and vice versa.
Plymouth, O.
435. Swallow a chicken’s heart whole and make a wish. It will come true.
Pennsylvania and Ohio.