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At the end of the argument the man throws his wife into the water. With her finger she makes the motion of shearing with the scissors.

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  10. (no title)

    “Once upon a time there was a man and his wife living together in a house. This Sunday morning as they were getting ready to go to mass a black bird with its tail cut perched on top of the half door.”

    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Manning
    Informant
    (name not given)
    Age
    50

  13. (no title)

    “One time a man and woman lived together very happily.”

    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maggie Daly

  15. (no title)

    “Once, on a fine May morning, a young couple were going to Mass.”

    Language
    English