Salem, Mass.
1420. On cutting the finger-nails:—
Cut them on Monday, cut them for news,
Cut them on Tuesday, a pair of new shoes,
Cut them on Wednesday, cut them for health,
Cut them on Thursday, cut them for wealth,
Cut them on Friday, cut them for sorrow,
Cut them on Saturday, see your sweetheart to-morrow,
Cut them on Sunday, cut them for evil,
All the whole week you’ll be ruled by the devil.
Baldwinsville, N. Y.
1421. If you wear a garment for the first time on Saturday, you will have another one before it is worn out.
Bedford, Mass.
1422. Study on Sunday, forget it through the week.
Nashua, N. H.
1423. If, of your own accord, you leave home for Sunday visiting, you will be forced to leave for two Sundays following.
Labrador.
1424. Get a letter on Monday, and you’ll get six during that week.