What the Pen Reveals GUIDES TO CHARACTER

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12199, 25 July 1925, Page 15

What the Pen Reveals GUIDES TO CHARACTER

(BY

MAVIS CLARE)

Even the most expert graphologist oan be deceived; but it is possible to. make a shrewd at the outstanding characteristics of most people when once you know how to interpret their handwriting. s lf you intend* to Amuse vourself in this direction,* remember fcrst of all that a signature is _ the most potent The address on an envelope isn’t so good; for most people write that Tather more -carefully than the contents of the letter inside. * * ' MAIN CHARACTERISTICS All writing that slopes , upwards shows ambition. As a general rule, such, a writer will “make good. Writing that globes down, from the left to the. right side of the . page, indioates despondency and depression. Generally speaking, such a type will not do weU, for she lacks the optimism that is the backbone of workday courage. Looking always on tUv black side of everything, she takes it for granted that she is bound to fail ; hence she usually does fail. It is a proven fact that once a person of this type makes up her mind to win through; the effect is Very- soon apparent in her handwriting. It becomes more determined ; -takes a more upward, slant.

In the'main, large handwriting shows a : broad-minded - nature, and small writing a certain narrowness; though this rule has its notable exceptions, like all rules in this world.. But in the. cpse of. average people it is a pretty safe guide. - VARIOUS TYPES

Vferjr small handwriting indicates uncharitableness, sometimes tp.the' point of meanness or oruelty. Broad and very round handwriting reveals a love of comfort and luxury. The more rounded the style the more luxury-loving the writer, and verjr probably aha has . a : big streak of laziness. " Writing which is pointed at the bottom of the. ‘mV ana ‘nV nearly always shows logic and insight. , Such a writer is usually an excellent judge of character. It would

be difficult to cheat or deceive her. Ex-' aggeratedly thiok and rounded writing does not indicate a nice temperament at all!

Upright writing-shows initiative and decision; but is more self-contained and self-centred than that of a person 'who writes a slanting style. Nicely curved letters indicate musical, literary/ or artietio ability. Illegible writing shows a hasty and sometimes slovenly mind, impulsiveness, and impatience. Here again is an exception to the rule; that of the people who have to do a great deal of writing and whose style naturally suffers. Angular letters reveal a critical spirit. Dashing, open writing should inspire confidence in the energetic, quick, good-natured character it reveals; a character always willing to help others. j FOR GREASY HAIR It isn’t always convenient to wash the hair for every festivity, hut. the girl whose hair tends to greaeiness sfiould -not negleot to tend nor locks once a week in the following manner. Add two iablespoonsful of ordinary rough household salt to c pint of hot water, and massage the scalp well with this, ...

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cool cover with icing, and drop a few half-walnuts on the top. _ If the icing suyr.r i- mixed w*t!f B little milk iuitead of water, it will he much richec in appearance and more palatal la,