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Beliefs

If two people pronounce the same word or say the same thing at the same time, they must not speak again until they have hooked their little fingers together, make wishes, and say the following for their wish to come true.

First person: "Needles,"
Second person: "Pins,"
First person: "Triplets,"
Second person: "Twins."
First person: "When a man marries,"
Second person: "His troubles begin,"
First person: "When a man dies,"
Second person: "His troubles end,"
First person: "What goes up the chimney?"
Second person: "Smoke!"

 

Where learned: LOCATION NOT RECORDED

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse

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