What they say in New England; a book of signs, sayings, and superstitions (1896)
Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940 · Boston : Lee and Shepard · leaf 174
alf past alligater.First man killed, a nigger, boo! 28Ibbity, bibbity, sinity, salve,Ibbity, bibbity, mellow. 29Acker, backer, soda cracker.Acker, backer, boo !My father chews tobacker,Out goes you. 30Monkey in the match-box.Dont you hear him holler ?Take him to the station-house,And make him pay a… … TRICKS AND CATCHES Boy: Now 30U say, Just likeme, every time I stop, and Illtell you a story. Frie?id: All right. Boy: I went up one flight of stairs. Friend: Just like me. Boy: I went up two flights of stairs. Friend: Just like me. Boy: I went up three flights of stairs. Friend: Just like me. Boy:…
Folklore -- New England · Omens · Superstition
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