GRAPHOLOGY OR PEN PORTRAITS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue XIII, 28 March 1896, Page 357

GRAPHOLOGY OR PEN PORTRAITS.

Any reader of the New Zealand Graphic can have his or her character sketched by sending a specimen of handwriting with signature or nom de plume to MADAME MARCELLA, * Graphic ’ Office, Auckland. The coupon appearing on the last page of cover of the Graphic and twenty-four penny stamps must accompany each letter. ‘Sweet William.’ —After mature consideration and much study of the specimen you send me I have decided that ‘ powerful ’ is the most appropriate adjective I can apply to your character. I think I have never delineated one containing stronger characteristics, or rather ’traits.’ You have a most inflexible will, a lively imagination, and great tenacity of purpose ; but the imaginative power is combined with keen observation, nothing escapes your notice. There is no impulsiveness in your judgment, and in expressing your opinions, although they are generally forcible, you never forget discretion and prudeuce With so vigorous an intellect you have a lofty standard of honour and justice. You like to rule, and you govern well. Your affections are also verv strong, passionately so, I should say, but for the visible presence of self-control I feel convinced that your love must be tender and devoted, as unselfishness is also conspicuous. You are an ardent admirer of beauty, have excellent taste, and are very fond of music. You have a large share of pride and ambition, but you are too sincere for finesse or diplomacy.—Marcella.

‘ Pixie.’—You have a particularly courageous temperament both morally and physically. You are ’afraid 'of neither man, woman, or child, and nothing will induce you to swerve from what you consider to be the path of duty. Your opinions are liberal, although you support them with steadfast tenacity, and to induce you to yield a point against vour conviction would be an almost impossible task. You are sincere, truthful, and candid to the verge of ‘ blountness,’ but not in the least sympathetic where imagination is required, as you are too fond of reality for romantic dreams to possess any cnarm for you. You rule firmly, and to impose upon your credulitv or in any way interfere with your ‘ rights ’ would be a very difficult matter. Yet you have a warn heart, and can be a genuine friend. You are neither hastv or impulsive, although your actions are prompt and decided. Your temper is good. You can be very severe when angry, but the provocation must be great. You have no extravagant tastes, but you like liberality, and everything on as large a scale as your discretion and prudence will permit.—Marcella. * Margaret.’—Your specimen is more than sufficient, as I only require two or three lines, the sense of which I often do not even read, but I scarcely think your handwriting is fully formed yet. aud consequently my delineation will be somewhat imperfect, which I regret, as you are deficient in self-esteem, and could well afford to place a higher value on your own merits. You have a clear and truthful mind at all times. You take care to make your statements as plain and accurate as possible. You have plenty of quiet observation, and you are conscientious, thoughtful, and discreet. You enjoy pleasure keenly, but you are contented and easily pleased. Your temper is a little quick ; you feel acutely, but you have much amiability of disposition. You forgive readily, and are neither jealous or exacting. You require to cultivate perseverance and energy, and although vou are not imaginative, and have no highly-flown ideas. I think you will find yourself quite as much at home in writing as in speaking. You are affectionate, but not demonstrative, and a little more firmness and decision would improve your character. —Marcella.