441. Put an eyewinker on the back of the hand, knock that hand with the other so as to throw the eyewinker over the shoulder, and at the same time wish. If the eyewinker is not seen again, the wish will come true.
Stoneham, Mass.
442. If you wish on the first thing you eat in the season, the wish will come true.
443. Wish with two paper slips or grass blades, the ends only being shown. The longer wins.
444. Wish on a load of hay, and you’ll be sure to get it.
Winn, Me.
445. Wish when you see a hay-cart, don’t look at it again, and you’ll get the wish.
New Jersey.
446. See a white horse; don’t look at his tail, but wish.
447. Wish on a “calico” horse.