1278. If you break something, you will break two other things.

Maine, Massachusetts, and Northern Ohio.

1279. To twirl a chair on one leg means that you are going to fight with somebody.

Peabody, Mass.

1280. Whirling an empty chair indicates that a whipping is in store for the transgressor.

1281. If you twirl a chair around on one leg, it is a sign that you are about to break dishes.

Chestertown, Md.

1282. You mustn’t pay the doctor entirely, or there will be sickness in the family.

Lonsdale, R. I.