The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

WHEN SOMEONE MAKES A PROMISE, IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE KEPT
IF ANY PART POF HIS BODY (FINGERS, LEGS, EYES, ETC.) IS
CROSSED WHILE HE IS MAKING THE PROMISE.

Submitter comment: LEARNED AS A CHILD IN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Date learned: 07-10-1973