James Callow Folklore Archive
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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
I HEARD MY MOTHER TELL MY LITTLE GIRL, AFTER FINDING A WHITE
SPOT ON HER FINGERNAIL, THAT IT WAS A SIGN THAT SHE HAD
TOLD A LIE--SO HER MOTHER HAD TOLD HER WHEN SHE WAS A CHILD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Color |
