This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EugeneOliver Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/4833.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cathy, A similar thing happened with my Grandfather, he gave my oldest son, I think it was a new quarter, and repeated the saying almost word for word, except there was no pouch but he told him to keep it in his pocket. My Grandfather, a farmer in southern Virginia, was a storehouse of such folklore sayings. I don't know for sure, but I don't think he was Irish. Gene Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.