St. John, N. B.
255. Stick a piece of live-forever up on the wall, and in whatever direction it leans, the lover will come from that quarter.
Miramichi, N. B.
256. Take two shoots of live-forever and pin them together on the wall. If they grow towards each other, the couple will marry; if away, they will become estranged.
Nantucket, Mass., and Western Massachusetts.
257. Break off a piece of dodder or “lovevine,” twirl it round the head three times and drop it on a bush behind you. If it grows, the lover is true; if not, he is false.
Tennessee.
258. Twist a mullein-stalk nearly off after naming it. If it lives, he or she loves you; if not, not.
Newton, Mass., and Tennessee.
259. After proceeding as above, count the number of new shoots that spring up (if any). The number shows how many children will result from the marriage.