Crust of Crumb.
A curious custom prevails iu Ond Beierland, Holland. October is the auspicious month, and on the first Sunday (known as review day) the lads and lasses, attired in their best, promenade the street separately, stare each other out of countenance, and then retire to make up their minds on the second Sunday, which is called decision day. The young men go up and pay their oompliments to the fair ones of their choice to learn if they are regarded with favour. On the third Sunday, or day of purchase, the swain is expected to snatch the pocket-hand-kerchief of his adored one, and if she submits to it with good grace he understands that his chances of are flattering. Tho captured pledge is restored to the fair owner on the fourth Sunday, the ‘ Sunday of taking possession,’ and it rarely happens that the damsel refuses the lover for whom she has indicated a preference. On tho Sunday following, the suitor, according to custom, calls at the house of his inamorata, where he is asked to tea. If a piece of the crust of a gingerbread loaf be handed to him, there is nothing left for him but to retire. If, on the other hand, the parents offer the young man a piece of the crumb, he is allowed to come agaiu, and is admitted to the family.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 889, 15 March 1889, Page 5
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229Crust of Crumb. New Zealand Mail, Issue 889, 15 March 1889, Page 5
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