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TO FIND OUT WHAT KIND OF HUSBAND YOU'LL MARRY, START
AT TOP BUTTON OF BLOUSE, DRESS, SWEATER, ETC. AND
SAY ONE NAME FOR EACH BUTTON--RICH MAN, POOR MAN
BEGGER MAN, THIEF, DOCTOR, LAWYER, MERCHANT, CHIEF.
THE LAST BUTTON'S MATCH IS THE OCCUPATION OF YOUR
FUTURE HUSBAND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | 862 Use of object for determining future spouse |
Date learned: 03-10-1970