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BEDTIME TREAT

WHEN MY GRANDMOTHER WAS A LITTLE GIRL, THEY HAD A CELLAR
BENEATH THEIR KITCHEN. THERE WAS A LOCK FOR THE CELLAR
CALLED AN ANCHOR. WHICH DROPPED DOWN FROM THE KITCHEN,
EVERY NIGHT BEFORE SHE COULD GO TO SLEEP, SHE WOULD
HOLLER DOWN THROUGH THE REGISTER TO HER PARENTS BELOW.
GOOD NIGHT MAMA, GOOD NIGHT PAPA.
IS THE FRONT DOOR LOCKED?
IS THE BACK DOOR LOCKED?
IS THE ANCHOR DOWN?
SHE AND HER YOUNGER BROTHER AND SISTERS COULDN'T SLEEP
UNTIL SHE DID THIS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Sleeping

Date learned: 03-31-1971

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