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EATING LORE

WHEN A FAMILY IS EATING, THE GIRL WHO TAKES THE LAST
PIECE OF CAKE OR BREAD ON THE TABLE WILL GROW UP
TO BE AN OLD MAID.

Submitter comment: MRS. MALONY LEARNED THIS WHEN SHE WAS A CHILD IN
IRELAND.

Where learned: RECTORY ; HOLY NAME

Subject headings:

BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table...

Date learned: 02-19-1967

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