As for omens, there is no such thing as an omen. Destiny does not send us heralds. She is too wise or too cruel for that.

Again from Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray"

Paraphrasing:
Destiny will not give you any warning when she comes to rape your ass.

Also, I am impressed again by Wilde, the outcome I was expecting with regards the sailor was not as expected. Sometimes Destiny straps on a big one and still doesn't pay you a visit.