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FORMULA SPEECH

"BREAD AND BUTTER"
INFORMANT USES THIS FORMULA OF SPEECH WHEN SHE IS WALKING WITH A
FRIEND AND THEY WALK ON EITHER SIDE OF AN OBJECT LIKE A TELEPHONE
POLE, BECAUSE IF THIS IS NOT SAID THE TWO PEOPLE WILL HAVE A
FIGHT, ACCORDING TO SUPERSTITION.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 00-00-1958

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