Date:  Thu, 2 Jun 1994 13:41:00 EDT

From:  "Dennis.Preston" <22709MGR[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]MSU.EDU>

Subject: Re: Truce Terms



I assumed that crossing the fingers was necessary. It was, in fact, the

(folk?) etymology of 'King's X.' Your fingers were 'X-ed.'

In fact, sneaky kids would be tagged and then reveal that their toes were

crossed, apparently in those safer times down Louisville way, making one

immune.

I even remember some kids claiming immunity since their hair or eyes were

crossed. These claims usually led to extended debate.

Dennis Preston

22709mgr[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]msu.edu