680. When going fishing, fishermen wear white mittens for luck.

Portsmouth, N. H.

681. It is unlucky to lose a glove.

Bathurst, N. B.

682. It is bad luck to have any one step across the fishing-pole; you will catch no fish.

Talladega, Ala.

683. Crawl under a fence, and you will have bad luck.

Western Masssachusetts.

684. To step over the feet of any one who is sitting is ill luck.

685. Getting out of bed with the left foot first, or taking anything with the left hand when the right is disengaged, is a sign of bad luck.