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BELIEF

IF A GIRL WEARS HER BELT TWISTED, OR HER NOSE BECOMES RED, OR IF,
WHEN WALKING IN A FIELD, THE BURRS OF THE GOOSE-GRASS STICK TO
HER CLOTHES, IT IS CERTAIN SHE IS IN LOVE. THE NUMBER OF BURRS
THAT STICKS TO HER CLOTHES INDICATES THE NUMBER OF BOYFRIENDS
SHE HAS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; Howell

Subject headings: Prediction / Divination
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Nose
BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs

Date learned: 07-05-1970

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