GRAPHOLOGY OR PEN PORTRAITS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue XIX, 7 November 1896, Page 20

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 deplume 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. ‘ EspkrE Joujours,’—An exceedingly generous and benevolent disposition is displayed in your handwriting. You are impulsive, but your impulses are prompted by geniality and kindness, and as a friend you are frank and sincere. You have a very strong will, are firm and tenacious in maintaining your opinions, and persevering in carrying out your intentions and plans. But, although you are good-natured almost to a fault, your temper is slightly impatient. You like to obtain your wishes without delay, and your own actions are so quick that you find slowness in others irritating, while you have too much ‘ spirit ’ and love of rule to submit easily to a subordinate position. You are fearless, sanguine, and fond of enterprise, your temperament is cheerful and vivacious, and you are not often depressed or discouraged ; yet neither imprudence nor rashness are perceptible, and although very liberal, your tastes are not extravagant. You enjoy giving pleasure, and your buoyancy of spirits and versatility render you a general favourite, especially with the opposite sex. Your affections are deep, and you express them with warmth and fervour. You are not a critical observer, nor do you ‘ worry ’ over trifles. You can assert yourself if necessary, and you possess an ample share of pride and ambition. Neither caprice nor fickleness in love are indicated, but you are impressionable, and your sensibilities are acute.—MARCELLA.

* Aileen.’ —A gentle and sympathetic disposition is indicated by your specimen of handwriting. You think little of your own welfare, or indeed of • yourself’ in any way, while you are ever ready to share the troubles of those around you, or to rejoice in their happiness. You are loving and tenderly affectionate, a true and constant friend, but neither vehemently emotional, or passionate in expression or action. Your temper is amiable, you are clear in comprehension, industrious, and particularly skilful in useful work which requires care and neatness. You are patient and conscientious, discreet and sensible ; but you have a most insufficient share of personal esteem and self-reliance, and in consequence you are easily dissatisfied with your own efforts, and keenly sensitive to the least shadow of censure, as you are only too ready to blame yourself. You are pleasing and courteous in manner, you enjoy pleasant society, and appreciate a little fun and amusement, as you possess an acute sense of humour, but you are neither a severe j udge nor a critical observer, although you pay all necessary respect to les convenances, and are particularly attentive to truth in minor details Moreover, you form you- own opinions, and can maintain them with quiet firmness. — Marcella.

‘ Kate Knossrngton. ’ —Cleverness and strong individuality are clearly perceptible in your handwriting, notwithstanding that contradictory traits render it difficult to delineate, and although I have spent an unusual length of time in examining your specimen, I am by no means confident even now. You are observant, and possess much intuitive power, which, combined with discretion and good sense, make you an excellent judge of character, while your opinions and conclusions are generally accurate on subjects to which you devote your attention, although you rarely take a rose-coloured view of a case (please do not suppose that in making this statement I am influenced by the beautiful lines selected for your specimen ; my reasons are purely graphological.) Your temper is good, nut your spirits are uncertain. You ' receive impressions quickly, and are very susceptible to the influence of circumstances, easily elated and readily depressed, yet in contradiction to this you have a resolute will, much perseverance and some love of rule. Your tastes are cultivated and intellectual ; you are generous, but an excellent manager, affectionate and constant both in friendship and love. Your ambition and self-esteem are both very moderate, and there is no trace of personal vanity er egotism.—Marcella. ‘Maria.’ —I must preface my remarks on your specimen by reminding you and all my correspondents that I can only delineate writing as it is sent to me ; therefore, if the specimen be not in the subject’s usual caligrapliy the character will be as it appears, and not as it actually is. The traits exhibited are only assumed—in other words, the writer has ‘ two sides to his or her character.’ Your handwriting indicates an unusually forcible and self-reliant character. You have a powerful imagination, great mental vigour, and much originality and fearless independence. Your abilities are excellent, but you appreciate dolce far niente, and I am inclined to think that you scarcely do full justice to your capabilities. Your temperament is warm and passionately affectionate, yet this statement will be received with incredulity, as in the presence of the outside world you prefer to enfold yourself in a mantle of proud reserve, and to remain inscrutable. Your tastes are both artistic and intellectual. You are fond of poetry, and enjoy the study of architecture. You have an ample supply of determination, but you do not always take the trouble to exert it, as you have an insufficient share of ambition and perseverance. Your temper is warm, but not easily disturbed, and you are thoroughly good-natured. You are careful and slightly suspicious, never rashly betrayed into gushing friendships or imprudent confidences, yet you can assert your influence without effort, and are a generous friend, although both in friendship and love you are jealously tenacious of your rights.—Marcella.