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8 you will get the better of him, and put him to shame ; if you are in love, it forebodes that some is endeavouring to alienate the affections of your sweetheart, but will be unsuccessful; to the tradesman it denotes a good deal of business attended with many troubles; to the poor it denotes good employment; and to the sailor, a wife with a great sum of money.

Death.———To dream you see this grim looking bundle of bones, denotes happiness and long life; that you will be either speedily married yourself, or else assist at a wedding. To dream that you are dead, also denotes a speedy marriage, and that you will be successful in all your undertakings: to those who are married it foretels young children, and that they will be dutiful, and give you great comfort. To dream you see another person dead, denotes ill usage from friends; if you are in love, your sweetheart will prove false; if you are a farmer, you will lose money by horses, and be way-laid as you return from market.

Dogs.———To dream of these domestic and faithful animals, has very different significations, according to the manner in which you see them———if they fawn and fondle upon you, then it is a lucky omen, if you have had a quarrel with a friend or sweetheart, it will be reconciled to your advantage; if you are in love, your sweetheart will marry you, and render you very happy; it denotes health, riches, and honour; if they are barking and snarling at you, then depend that enemies are secretly endeavouring to destroy your reputation and happiness; if you are in love, be careful of your present sweetheart; if you marry him or her, you will be unhappy and poor; if you dream they bite you, then it is a certain prognostic