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THERE IS AN OLD BELIEF THAT WHEN POURING A CUP OF
TEA, IF YOU ARE ABLE TO CATCH THE BUBBLES FORMED
IN THE CUP WITH A SPOON BEFORE THEY TOUCH THE SIDE
OF THE CUP, YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR PAYCHECK. IF NOT,
NO CHECK!
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Brew of leaf, bark, root BELIEF -- Use of Object Food |