What they say in New England; a book of signs, sayings, and superstitions (1896)
Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940, comp · Boston, Lee and Shepard · leaf 172
t alligater.First man killed, a nigger, boo! 28Ibbity, bibbity, sinity, salve,Ibbity, bibbity, mellow. 29 Acker, 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 you say, Just likeme, every time I stop, and Illtell you a story. Friend: 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 · Omens · Superstition
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