Exeter, N. H.

1374. “Smooches” made on the face by soiled fingers (called beauty spots in Ohio) mean a present.

New Brunswick.

1375. A lump on the tongue means that you have told a lie.

Prince Edward Island, New York, and Northern Ohio.

APPAREL.

1376. If you mend your apron or dress while on you, some one will lie about you.

Maine and Alabama.

1377. As many stitches as you take (in mending a garment while wearing it), so many lies will be told about you.

New Hampshire.