snap a spent match after the second incident in order to prevent the third.

I'm leaving to go get some wooden matches - right now !!
The darn paper matches just refuse to snap!
Thanks for the remedy, dear dxb!
No, of course I's not superstitious....but just in case - wouldn't want to tempt fate! Fingers crossed, spiting over left shoulder and between hands crossed at wrist, while walking backward looking in a mirror by candlelight