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SEVEN

Upright--The thoughts. A weapon. A jewel.

Reversed--Desire. A parcel.

Spades.

KING

Upright--A dark complexioned man. A gentleman of some learned profession. A judge. Advocate. Surgeon. Physician. A literary man.

Reversed--A widower. A man in wrath or with a malignant disposition. An envious man. Dishonest lawyer. A quack. An enemy. A general failure in all your anticipations.

QUEEN

Upright--A dark complexioned woman. A widow. A lady of some learned profession.

Reversed--A widow seeking to marry again. A dangerous and malicious woman. A fast female. Difficulty. Derangement as to marriage.

JACK

Upright--A dark complexioned bachelor. An envoy. An ill-bred fellow. A messenger.

Reversed--An inquisitive, impertinent interloper. A man plotting mischief. A spy. Pursuit. Treason in love affairs.

ACE

Upright--Abandonment. A document.

Reversed--Pregnancy. Abandonment. Grief. Distressing intelligence.

TEN

Upright--Tears. Jealousy.

Reversed--Loss. An evening party. Brief affliction. In the evening.

NINE

Upright--A great loss. Tidings of death. Mourning. Failure.

Reversed--Disappointment. Delay. Desertion. Tidings of the death of a near relative.

EIGHT

Upright--Sickness. Want of prudence. Bad news.

Reversed--Ambition. A religious woman. A marriage broken off, or an offer refused.

SEVEN

Upright--Expectation. Hope.

Reversed--Wise advice. Friendship. Indecision. A foolish intrigue.

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