Star light, star bright,
First star I see to-night,
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish to-night.
Wish what you please and it will come true, but the wish must not be mentioned to any one.
Eastern Massachusetts.
460. Count nine evening stars in succession, and you will have your wish.
Massachusetts.
461. Capture a floating thistledown, breathe on it, make a wish to see or hear from an absent friend, blow in his or her supposed direction, and it will carry your message.
Ohio.
462. Make a wish while throwing a leaf into running water. If it lands right side up, you will have your wish or good luck.