What they say in New England; a book of signs, sayings, and superstitions (1896)
Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940, comp · Boston, Lee and Shepard · leaf 241
It involves noless a personage than a clergyman.This clergymans name was Hooker.He was travelling on horseback when,one evening, night overtook him atSpringfield, Mass., and he sought aninn. Other travellers were before him ;and the landlord informed Rev. Mr.Hooker that he had only a single… … it the witches. In they flocked throughkeyholes and cracks, until they filledthe room. The visitors broughtwith them many shining dishesof gold and silver, and pre-pared for a feast.When everythingwas ready they in-vited the clergyman to partake. Al-though he knew very well that if heate with…
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