If a young woman has this dream, she will engage in many flirtations, some of which will cause her interesting disturbances, lest her lover find out her inclinations. [146] See Umbrella. _Parcel_. To dream of a parcel being delivered to you, denotes that you will be pleasantly surprised by the return of some absent one, or be cared for in a worldly way. If you carry a parcel, you will have some unpleasant task to perform. To let a parcel fall on the way as you go to deliver it, you will see some deal fail to go through. _Pardon_.[147] To dream that you are endeavoring to gain pardon for an offense which you never committed, denotes that you will be troubled, and seemingly with cause, over your affairs, but it will finally appear that it was for your advancement. If offense was committed, you will realize embarrassment in affairs. To receive pardon, you will prosper after a series of misfortunes. [147] See kindred words. _Parents_.[148] To see your parents looking cheerful while dreaming, denotes harmony and pleasant associates. If they appear to you after they are dead, it is a warning of approaching trouble, and you should be particular of your dealings. To see them while they are living, and they seem to be in your home and happy, denotes pleasant changes for you. To a young woman, this usually brings marriage and prosperity. If pale and attired in black, grave disappointments will harass you. To dream of seeing your parents looking robust and contented, denotes you are under fortunate environments; your business and love interests will flourish. If they appear indisposed or sad, you will find life's favors passing you by without recognition. [148] See Father and Mother. _Park_. To dream of walking through a well-kept park, denotes enjoyable leisure. If you walk with your lover, you will be comfortably and happily married. Ill-kept parks, devoid of green grasses and foliage, is ominous of unexpected reverses. _Parrot_. Parrots chattering in your dreams, signifies frivolous employments and idle gossip among your friends. To see them in repose, denotes a peaceful intermission of family broils. For a young woman to dream that she owns a parrot, denotes that her lover will believe her to be quarrelsome. To teach a parrot, you will have trouble in your private affairs. A dead parrot, foretells the loss of social friends. _Parsley_. To dream of parsley, denotes hard-earned success, usually the surroundings of the dreamer are healthful and lively. To eat parsley, is a sign of good health, but the care of a large family will be your portion. _Parsnips_. To see or eat parsnips, is a favorable omen of successful business or trade, but love will take on unfavorable and gloomy aspects. _Parting_. To dream of parting with friends and companions, denotes that many little vexations will come into your daily life. If you part with enemies, it is a sign of success in love and business. _Partner_.