What they say in New England; a book of signs, sayings, and superstitions (1896)
Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940, comp · Boston, Lee and Shepard · leaf 239
f*rr. … OLD STORIES In the early part of the century, thepeople were very fond of telling ghoststories of an evening about the kitchenfire, and some people of great generalintelligence were very superstitious. As an instance, I speak of Squire H -, a man who was esteemed one of the pillarsof the town. He…
Folklore · Omens · Superstition
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