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Eight of Clubs.--A covetous man--also warns against speculations.

Seven of Clubs.--Promises good fortune and happiness; but bids a person beware of the opposite sex.

Six of Clubs.--Predicts a lucrative business.

Five of Clubs.--A prudent marriage.

Four of Clubs.--Cautions against inconstancy or change of object for the sake of money.

Three of Clubs.--Shows that a person will be more than once married.

Two of Clubs.--A disappointment.

Ace of Diamonds.--A letter--from whom, and about what, is seen by the neighboring cards.

King of Diamonds.--A fair man, hot-tempered, obstinate, and revengeful.

Queen of Diamonds.--A fair woman, fond of company, and a coquette.

Knave of Diamonds.--A near relation, who considers only his own interests. Also a fair person’s thoughts.

Ten of Diamonds.--Money.

Nine of Diamonds.--Show that a person is fond of roving.

Eight of Diamonds.--A marriage late in life.

Seven of Diamonds.--Satire, evil speaking.

Six of Diamonds.--Early marriage and widowhood.

Five of Diamonds.--Unexpected news.

Four of Diamonds.--Trouble arising from unfaithful friends. Also a betrayed secret.

Three of Diamonds.--Quarrels, law-suits, and domestic disagreements.

Two of Diamonds.--An engagement, against the wishes of friends.

Ace of Hearts.--The house. If attended by Spades, it foretells quarreling--if by Hearts, affection and friendship--by Diamonds, money and distant friends--and Clubs, feasting and merry-making.

King of Hearts.--A fair man of good-natured disposition, but hasty and rash.

Queen of Hearts.--A fair woman, faithful, prudent, and affectionate.

Knave of Hearts.--The dearest friend of the consulting party. Also a fair person’s thoughts.

Ten of Hearts.--Is prophetic of happiness and many children--is corrective of the bad tidings of cards next to it, and confirms good ones.

Nine of Hearts.--Wealth and high esteem. Also the wish card.

Eight of Hearts.--Pleasure, company.

Seven of Hearts.--A fickle and false friend, against whom be on your guard.

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