286. When a pot is boiling over, put a small stick in one of the ears and name it for the one you like best. If he loves you in return, the water will cease to boil over; if not, it will continue.
Double Creek, Md.
287. Let two girls wash and wipe the dishes together, then put a dish of water behind the door with a broom-handle in it. Two men will come in who will be the husbands of the two projectors.
Deer Isle, Me.
288. Run molten lead into hot water; the shape of the pellets formed shows the occupation of your future sweetheart.
Labrador.
289. Pour molten lead on a hearth; the shape the metal assumes in cooling foretells the occupation of one’s future husband.
General in the United States.
VARIOUS.
290. On accidentally making two lines rhyme, kiss your hand, and you will be so fortunate as to see your lover before nine that night.