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BOOK.--You should ask advice from some friend for whom you care. Good advice is precious.

BUGLE.--You will be the recipient of good news shortly.

BUTTERFLY.--A warning to a young lady that her lover, whom she trusts implicitly, is rather fond of flitting from one "peach" to another.

CAP.--If you see a man's cap, you may have minor worries: if a widow's cap, married joy will be yours.

CARDS.--If you gamble, you will certainly lose.

CHAIN.--This bids you put forth every ounce of energy in one big endeavor: then, success will be yours.

CIGAR.--Some of your schemes may "end in smoke."

CLOCK.--This signifies that you are to have an important appointment with someone very soon.

COMET.--A symbol to warn you against playing with fire. Beware.

CROSS.--You may have anxiety: but it will soon pass away.

CROWN.--Denotes great honors coming to you.

DART.--You will shortly have a proposal of marriage. Cupid is about.

DICE.--You will lose money if you gamble.

DOVES.--Your trials will end when you see this welcome "messenger of peace."

ENVELOPE.--Good tidings are heralded.

EYE.--Look to some other power than your own.

FINGERPRINT.--A reminder to you to ask and you will find out a secret.

FISH.--This signifies good news from abroad. If the fish is surrounded by dots you will emigrate.

FLAG.--A splendid omen--the best of news is coming from abroad, and you are about to experience good fortune at home.

FOOT.--This leaf-picture denotes good news which, however, is still far off.

FORK.--Your life would be all the happier were you not so easily flattered.

GALLOWS.--Contrary to expectation, to see this picture denotes nothing of evil significance, but is merely a warning to you to be cautious--in fact, a kindly symbol.

GARDEN.--Prosperous, joyful days.

GATE.--A reminder that patience is a virtue, and that the gate to fortune will open for you in due course.

GIANT.--This denotes you are attempting something which is far too big for you. Better be a successful dwarf than a gigantic failure.

GYPSY.--An invitation to you to wish for something you dearly desire, and your wish will be granted.

GLOBE.--Denotes you are to take a roundabout journey leading finally to your home.

GLOVE.--A sign of good luck.

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