The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

IN A FAMILY, IF ONE OF THE PARENTS TRAVELS, AND A CHILD
IN THE FAMILY IS SERIOUSLY SICK, IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE CHILD IS
SICK BECAUSE OF THE ABSENCE OF THE MOTHER OR FATHER. THEREFORE IF
ONE WANTS THE CHILD TO RECOVER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, ONE SHOULD GET
ONE OF THE FAVOURITES CLOTHES OF THE PARENT THAT TRAVELS, AND
COVER THE CHILD WITH IT. THE CHILD WILL RECOVER QUICKLY.

Submitter comment: HE SAID IT WITH ASSURANCE.

Where learned: DETROIT