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CUTTING THROUGH THE MIDDLE
WHEN TWO PEOPLE ARE WALKING DOWN THE STREET, NEVER
PASS THEM BY CUTTING THROUGH THEM. IF BY ACCIDENT, YOU
DO CUT THROUGH THEM, YOU SHOULD REPEAT "BREAD & BUTTER,"
THREE TIMES, TO ERASE THE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 03-12-1970