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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