782. The nose itching foretells company. If on the right side, it means a man; if on the left, a woman. Central New York.
783. If your nose itches, you will see an old friend whom you have not seen for some time. New York and Pennsylvania.
784. If your nose itches, it means you'll
See a stranger, Kiss a fool, Or be in danger. Peabody, Mass.
785. To sneeze at the table indicates a stranger. Peabody, Mass.
786. To sneeze before breakfast is a sign you will have a caller before night. Eastern Massachusetts.
787. Sneeze before you eat, See a stranger before you sleep. Cape Breton.
788. As many times as you sneeze before breakfast, so many calls will you have before tea (or bed-time).
789. If you sneeze on Saturday, you will have company on Sunday. Massachusetts.
790. Water spilled on the doorstep means a stranger. Ohio.
791. To slop water near a door is a sign of a stranger. Peabody, Mass.
792. A sudden shower of sparks from the fire betokens a visitor. Cape Breton.
793. When you see the soot burning in the back of the chimney, it is a sign of your being visited by a stranger. Alabama.
794. If you crock[TN-6] your knuckles, company will come. Massachusetts.
