Part 15

1. He thinks of you very often. 2. Yes, but it will not bring you happiness. 3. Always be happy and pleasant; never be angry. 4. Your mother’s advice is best. 5. None. 6. A young, handsome man who loves you very much. 7. Take the advice of an older female friend. 8. His was love at first sight, and lasting. 9. You will soon fall in love, perhaps on your next journey. 10. A few interesting ones, and you will be protected against the unpleasant ones. 11. Yes, but not very. 12. Everybody seems to be unconcerned about it. 13. People think well of you. 14. He is thinking of coming to you soon. 15. Yes, you will soon receive an interesting one. 16. A little pleasing present, not so soon. 17. You will not take advantage of an opportunity. 18. Yes, and to your advantage. 19. It is up to yourself. 20. Yes, and it will make you very happy.

1. He thinks of you, but not very seriously. 2. You will have many charming ones. 3. Try to have your skin tanned, by means of the sun. 4. To a certain extent. 5. Twenty-five, if you take advantage of all offers. 6. Ugly, lame, and very thin and tall. 7. Yes, by all means. 8. He loves you, but conceals it because he does not think it is reciprocated. 9. Within two years. 10. No, very few. 11. You will be wealthy as you wish. 12. Guard yourself and others, for there has been a leak. 13. Good at heart, but conceited and not very sensible. 14. Perhaps thru some coincidence, for he has sworn never to call. 15. You will receive rather a mysterious one. 16. Yes, a very small and dear one. 17. Some sad interference will prevent it for some time. 18. Yes, but not as you wish it. 19. Enemies will prevent it. 20. Pleasure at first, but later will cause tears.

1. He is thinking tenderly of you at this moment. 2. A fellow of a very stout appearance. 3. Pay very much attention to him, sit at his left side and eat nothing that contains onions. 4. No, let him coax for a while. 5. Perhaps one, possibly none. 6. Beloved of all, favorite in society and among ladies, and a darling of yours above all. 7. Yes, by all means, for he never deceived you. 8. Yes, but it is very painful to him. 9. In two years or more. 10. Quite some. 11. Be satisfied with what you have. 12. Some know it already. 13. Original and witty. 14. In a month and two days. 15. Yes, this week. 16. Yes, but you will be sorry that you ever got it. 17. Yes, and with a gentleman. 18. Yes, and it will bring joy to you. 19. Something will interfere and delay its fulfillment. 20. If you overcome all anxieties on its account, it will.

1. Very little, but still it is more than you think of him. 2. Yes, a romantic, sentimental, foolish fellow. 3. You must learn table etiquette. 4. It would bring joy to you, but sorrow to more than one. 5. One, and he will be a burden to you. 6. A weak-minded drunkard and gambler. 7. Yes, but be watchful. 8. He loves you as much as you allow him to, which is not very much. 9. In four or five years. 10. They will be mischievous ones, and cause trouble. 11. Yes, very; in ten years. 12. Be cautious, and it will not. 13. At times foolish, but prudent and quite humorous and witty. 14. Next spring, when the snow melts. 15. The one wished for is on its way. 16. Yes, and you will rejoice over it. 17. No, but perhaps a year from now. 18. Yes, as you wish it. 19. It will, but not so soon. 20. It will prove as you interpret it.

1. He very seldom thinks of anything or anybody. 2. Tomorrow a person will fall in love with you. 3. Try to be as witty as possible. 4. Take your father’s advice. 5. Three worthy gentlemen, within a month. 6. Handsome and well situated in the business world. 7. Trust him as far as you feel it is safe. 8. He would love you if he knew it would be mutual. 9. In three years. 10. Some at intervals of years. 11. You will have plenty if economical. 12. No, but would be to your advantage to have it discovered. 13. Humorous and interesting. 14. At the next meeting of a large crowd. 15. Do not expect one very soon, for he is very angry. 16. Yes, and from one you love dearly. 17. Not soon, but then it will bring much pleasure to you. 18. According to how you act. Be cautious. 19. Yes, but to your disadvantage. 20. If it happens naturally, it will bring joy.

1. Very little. 2. Yes, from a soldier. 3. Please him in every respect. 4. It would do no harm if you would. 5. One, and he will give himself entirely up to you. 6. A fellow who will be a burden to you. 7. He is fond of flirting, but is true to you. 8. He loves you only. 9. In four or five years. 10. Only while out of your home town. 11. If you are economical. 12. It may, but a long time from now. 13. Clear understanding, but a very poor listener. 14. Today perhaps. 15. No, unless it is an answer to yours. 16. Yes, but from one you don’t admire. 17. There will be no particular opportunity, but perhaps you will. 18. Yes, but not so soon. 19. Yes, but it will bring sorrow to someone. 20. No, unfortunately not.

1. He is constantly thinking of you. 2. Not in two or three years yet. 3. Be patient, and allow him to have his own way. 4. If you do, you may regret it. 5. One, but an unworthy one. 6. Very uninteresting and tiresome. 7. You would hurt his feelings, if you did not. 8. Very much, and very dearly. 9. In five years. 10. Only when you attend crowds of people. 11. Conveniently so. 12. Not so soon. Be cautious. 13. Just so. You have many admirers. 14. Be independent and wait for him to come, before going to him. 15. No, not a present. 16. Yes, but not a very large one. 17. As you desire; it will be up to yourself. 18. Not that it will make much of a difference. 19. Yes, and it will bring many friends to you. 20. Yes, in disguise.

1. Yes, very pleasing thoughts. 2. Yes, very many and at the present time. 3. When you see him again, place a flower in his buttonhole. 4. Do it unintentionally. 5. Four at the same time. 6. Disfigured and very ugly, but you will not notice it. 7. Do not trust him, unless you feel sure that he can be trusted. 8. He cannot live without you. 9. In six or seven years. 10. Many at unexpected times. 11. For a very short time only. 12. Yes, but not so soon. 13. All think you very witty and humorous, but conceited. 14. He will not come; laboring under a wrong impression. 15. Yes, a very interesting one. 16. No, not for a long while. 17. A very short one. 18. When you most heartily wish for it. 19. Yes, but that will bring you an enemy which will sadden the joy. 20. A blessing to all.

1. He thinks as often of you as you of him. 2. Tomorrow evening about 8 o’clock. 3. Answer, but do it gracefully. 4. No, you must not do it. 5. Only one. 6. Pleasant and handsome. 7. No. He is a scoundrel. 8. He feels that he cannot help himself. 9. In a week or more. 10. Your life will be very peaceful. 11. You will always have plenty. 12. It would be very good to be discovered. 13. Not witty, and interesting only at times. 14. Yes, very soon. 15. Tomorrow perhaps. 16. Not so soon as you desire. 17. Very soon, a long one. 18. Yes, to your happiness. 19. It will not. 20. Yes, to the best happiness.

1. He does not. 2. Unfortunately for you, much too soon. 3. He hates to see you dressed with a low-necked dress and bare arms. 4. Yes, without any fear. 5. Two; one squints, and the other is bald. 6. Tall and round. He is patient and fond of sweet things. 7. You have had enough proofs that he has the best heart in the world. 8. He is yours in heart and soul. 9. In three years. 10. Your life will be like a foaming torrent. 11. As wealthy as you are at present. 12. No, but is advisable to disclose it quickly. 13. Neither very discreet nor very witty, very interesting to one. 14. Before the autumn wind blows over the meadow. 15. Yes, but not the wished-for one. 16. Yes, a bouquet of flowers. 17. You will soon see cities which you never expected to visit. 18. When you wish for it to change. 19. If that is really your wish. 20. No. That is an impossibility at present.

1. He thinks of you in sleep and in dreams. 2. You are constantly surrounded by admirers. 3. Treat him with frankness and candor, but don’t act coquettishly. 4. Whatever you do, do it prudently. 5. One, and a very jealous one who will constantly watch you. 6. Loving and tender; he will claim daily a score of kisses. 7. Always; you need not mistrust him so very much. 8. Does not his pale countenance betray his deep sorrow? 9. Yes, in six weeks or more. 10. Yes, thrilling adventures. 11. Quite rich. 12. It will unless you guard yourself cautiously. 13. A good creature. 14. No. You are separated forever. 15. Yes, one is now on its way. 16. Yes, but not from the one you expect. 17. A short, sentimental one. 18. Yes, but it will not be of much advantage to you. 19. If you do your best to promote it. 20. It will bring both joy and sorrow.

1. Your eyes are a pair of stars which, once seen, can never be forgotten. 2. Yes, but be prudent, for he is a sad rogue. 3. Show more kindness to human beings, and less toward cats. 4. It would be unjust to refuse. 5. One; a fat little fellow. 6. Very ugly, but in your eyes the very handsomest. 7. Yes, with your full heart. 8. Do you not see his cheeks redden when he looks at you? 9. Never, or not till late in life. 10. Too many, especially love adventures. 11. Your wealth will exceed your knowledge of what to do with it. 12. It is discovered at the present time. 13. A mischievous little vixen. 14. Very soon, sooner than you expect. 15. The one you want you will never receive. 16. Very soon, a very sweet one. 17. Yes, the one you are looking forward to with pleasure. 18. It will depend upon yourself only. 19. Yes, certainly. 20. It will bring joy and happiness to you.

1. He would like to, but is afraid. 2. When you cease your coquettish ways. 3. Upon your next meeting, give him your hand and say, “I am exceedingly happy to call you my friend.” 4. You cannot well do anything else. 5. One, and he will bring much joy into your life. 6. Very tall, brown-complexioned, noble, manly and amiable young man who wears spectacles. 7. You may believe him and not the world’s tittle-tattle. 8. The next time you hand him a glass of water, and if in taking it he tries to touch your hand, he loves you. 9. In a year and six months. 10. Very many with rogues and robbers. 11. Rich in love and all amiable virtues, but not rich in money. 12. You think it to be a secret, but it never has been one. 13. Very capricious. 14. If you write that he should come, otherwise not. 15. Very soon, and a very tender one. 16. Yes, a living present, with a kiss. 17. Yes, but not the one you are now thinking of. 18. Not very soon. 19. Yes, but not so soon as you would like it. 20. As long as you keep your heart pure and true.

1. He tries not to, for when he does it is very painful. 2. A rich old, lame gentleman, with a mustache. 3. Do not conceal your love; prove it by sending him a gift. 4. It will bring about important consequences, depending upon yourself whether it will be advantageous or not. 5. It is best that you have none. 6. A very handsome man, a genius, and your love is mutual. 7. Trust him and him only. 8. In the same way as you love him. 9. When the first snow falls. 10. You are subject to many. 11. Your present conditions will continue. 12. Yes, by an enemy who will betray it. 13. Very artless, nothing else. 14. At the beginning of autumn. 15. In a month or so, the longed-for one. 16. Someone is thinking at present to make you one, but whether he will or not is unknown. 17. Yes, to England. 18. Yes, soon. 19. To a very small extent. 20. It will bring much happiness to you.

1. No, perhaps later. 2. One is paying attention to you at the present time. 3. He thinks you faultless. 4. If you think it will give you pleasure and joy. 5. One, the one you love. 6. A witty fellow, full of mischief and fun. 7. Take care in trusting him. 8. He does, but conceals it. 9. This year or next. 10. A very interesting one, but not so soon. 11. Yes, but be very economical. 12. Yes, next week all will be known. 13. Very silly at times, but you are pardoned by all. 14. You have driven him away, he will never return. 15. This week; a very interesting one. 16. Perhaps this week, but surely this month. 17. Yes, to some other foreign country. 18. To some extent, and will bring much joy. 19. It is up to your behavior. 20. It will bring many happy hours.

1. Yes, but with sorrow. 2. Yes, it will start by the presentation of a flower. 3. Whatever you do will not please him. He is a faultfinder. 4. If you do, you will be laughed at by the one of whom you are asked to do it. 5. One, an unexpected one. 6. A worthless fellow who will bring you sorrow, yet a dear fellow. 7. Don’t place too much confidence in him. 8. He loves you very much and would be happy to gain your hand. 9. Next spring. 10. Not very soon, but you will in time. 11. If you make up your mind to be. 12. Yes, when least expected. 13. Very foolish at times, yet witty at other times. 14. Tomorrow perhaps. 15. Yes, sooner than you expect. 16. Yes, a ring. 17. A pleasant trip eastward. 18. Not the way that you would wish it. 19. If you desire it truthfully. 20. At present it is doubtful.

THE SCIENCE OF PALMISTRY

If we regard either hand closely, we notice that the surface of the fingers and palms consists of elevations, depressions and lines. The ancients gave these different formations separate names to which they attached certain meanings.

For the purpose of divination the science of palmistry is of great importance, because it is these selfsame lines and elevations in the palm which betray the character and disposition of its possessor. The old notion that they also disclose his future has been discarded by modern authorities.

The lines on the palm remain unchangeable and irremovable. This has been often proved in the cases where through accident the palm happened to become disfigured; even where the entire skin came off, it was observed that these delicately indented lines which seemed to be only in the superficial layer of the skin were in reality indelibly stamped into the tissues of the hand, and the new skin bore them in the same manner.

The significance of the lines and mountains of the hands are compiled from several old and authentic treatises on Palmistry.

The Line of Life and the Line of Fate are the only ones to undergo any change, and they are also the lines which, though unable to hint the future, clearly show the earliest past and the direction which the possessor should pursue. But despite some pretensions to the effect, it is impossible to tell whether the objects sought for will be reached. When it is desired to do that the other lines which are unchangeable must be called to assistance. For instance, if the Line of Character is strong and well defined, the palmist assumes that the object will be accomplished, and vice versa. As may be seen, this method is one of probabilities rather than positive truths.

The chief value of palm-reading consists in the helpful suggestions which it offers to the conscientious psychic in his efforts to unravel the future of his client.

Principal Lines of the Palm and Their Meaning

1. The Line of Life, which begins over the ball of the palm, may with equal reason be called the line of the heart, because it furnishes the skillful palmist with information concerning the heart as well as concerning long life. If this line is long, firm, continuous, it indicates continued good health and a strong heart. It shows cheerfulness and old age. If the line is discontinued, cut transversely with short lines, interrupted with small indentions, spots and warts, and in addition has a pale color, it signifies poor health and heart trouble. If the line is weak and thin at the beginning, but grows stronger toward the end, it means that its possessor is not healthy in his youth, but will acquire robust health as he grows older. If the line begins firmly and then tapers off toward the end, just the opposite meaning is to be deduced.

If the Line of Life issues a branch opposite the index finger and pointing to it, it presages honor and riches for the possessor.

2. The Line of Fate or Fortune, so called because its peculiar formation holds the secret of the possessor’s fortune, which secret may be disclosed only by the skillful palmist—runs from the wrist toward the fingers. If the line begins at the ball of the palm, it signifies success in love and a rich marriage. But if it begins toward the end of the hand, it signifies success in one’s journeys and in foreign countries. Should the line reach the first joint of the middle finger, it signifies good results, but at the same time it also betrays greed and selfishness.

If little twigs issue from the main line they indicate riches and legacies, according to the number of the twigs; while departing branches, on the other hand, show poverty and sometimes imprisonment.