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Proverb
A whistling girl and a crowing hen, both come to a bad end.
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [V300, C880.300] crossed out. Replaced with current classifications.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Crow ; FATE ; Girl ; Hen ; Maxim ; PROVERB ; RHYME ; VERSE ; Whistle
Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb |