Greene Co., Mo.
260. Put a pea-pod with nine peas over the door. The first one who comes under it you will marry.
New England.
261. Pluck three thistles in bloom, cut off the purple part and put the remainder of the flower in water over night, after naming. The one that blooms out over night you will marry.
St. John, N. B., and Northern Ohio.
262. Saturday night walk round a tall white yarrow three times, saying,—
Good evening, good evening, Mr. Yarrow.
I hope I see you well to-night,
And trust I’ll see you at meetin’ to-morrow.
Then pluck the head, put it inside the dress, and sleep with it. The first person you meet with, to speak to, at church will be your husband.
RING.