GRAPHOLOGY OR PEN PORTRAITS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XXIV, 12 June 1897, Page 772

GRAPHOLOGY OR PEN PORTRAITS.

Any reader of the New Zealand Graphic can have his or her character sketched by sending a specimen of band writing with signature or noin 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.

' Lousiana Lou.’—Your handwriting displays such pronounced energy and activity that if it be possible I think you must possess too much energetic industry, both mental and physical. I cannot imagine you to be contented if unemployed for more than five minutes consecutively, and even if your fingers are compelled to be idle your mind is always busy. You are quick in comprehending, and also in receiving impressions. Your decisions are made rapidly, and your conclusions are drawn in haste, and derived rather from intuition than discernment, as you seldom devote your time to close observation ; but although practical, you are ever ready to sympathise with real trouble, and unselfishness is one of your strongest characteristics. All your plans and schemes are laid for the benefit and welfare of others, and your own advancement is generally left entirely in the background, while your personal self esteem is altogether imperceptible. Your temper is quick, and you are easily annoyed and • worried,’ but the unselfish desire to avoid causing pain is ever at hand to control the irritation and conceal the annoyance. You are truthful, unostentatious, very sincere, and unlikely to be capricious or fickle in love or friendship, and perseverance is plainly perceptible. Yon have given me no capital M. the most important of all letters to the graphologist, therefore on some points of character I am compelled to remain silent. —Marcella.

‘Compah.’—Your specimen of handwriting indicates great determination and strength of will. You are most affectionate, and genuinely kind, but you like to rule, and I imagine you to be one of those whom it is easy to lead by loving persuasion, but almost impossible to coerce by force. You are unconventional, and rarely influenced by general opinion, steadfast in maintaining your own views, and disinclined to receive impressions quickly. You appreciate comfortable surroundings, and restless energy is not in evidence ; but you possess so much tenacity of purpose that an obstacle in your path invariably acts as a stimulant, and no effort is wanting to overcome it. Your love is faithful, passionately strong, and by no means free from jealousy tinged with suspicion, and there is danger that this may canse pain, as you are impulsive in temperament and not a close observer. Y’our conclusions are too hasty and not always correct. Y’ou are a great admirer of beauty in art and nature. Music has especial charms for you, and so also have bright colours and flowers. Y’our abilities are good, and your mind is vigorous, but neatness and method are deficient. Y'ou scarcely pay sufficient attention to detail, and occasionally give unintentional offence by plain speaking. In this specimen also there is no capital M.— Marcella.