GRAPHOLOGY OR PEN PORTRAITS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XX, Issue XIX, 7 May 1898, Page 577

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 first page ot cover of the “Graphic’’and twenty-four penny stamps must accompany each letter. ‘GRAP.’ —A decided individuality is indicated by your specimen of handwriting if it be in your habitual style of caligraphy, yet in contradiction to your evident tendency to think for yourself the crosses to your t’s give proof of little strength of will and an acutely sensitive organisation. You possess good abilities and much mental activity; but I do not detect signs of perseverance. You are very truthful and say exactly what you mean if your opinion be solicited; but you are much too reserved to proclaim it unless requested to do so. There are indications of imaginative power; but you are not observant, at present, and in consequence your conclusions are occasionally mistaken, especially when they have reference to yourself. Your temper is slightly quick and uncertain, although you never allow it to gain a victory. Intuition is apparently so strongly developed that you should be a good judge of character; but you are guided rather by involuntary presentiment than discernment. You have a love of literature and study, and one of your favourite occupations is to follow out a train of thought. Your disposition is affectionate rather than warmly demonstrative and you make no professions of vehement regard, although you would he a friend indeed in time of need. Self-consciousness, which arises from insufficient self - esteem, is the weak point in your character. — MARCELLA.

DIANA. —Prudence and discretion are very distinctly indicated in your handwriting. Your mind is clear and you are so observant that while your attention is not devoted to detail little escapes your notice. Mental activity is strongly accentuated. Your opinions on general subjects are liberal, yet in contradiction to this your cautious temperament renders yo*u personally suspicious of anything which has not been weighed in the balance with common sense, and you never commit yourself to making a rash promise or a hasty decision. Many of your capital letters betoken imaginative power, but your practical knowledge controls the flights of fancy. You have a determined will, a sufficiency of self-reliance, and a rooted objection to uncertainty. Your own opinions, notwithstanding the remarkable prudence, are formed with rapid firmness and without reference to those of other people. You are not usually susceptible of influence, nor are you acutely sensitive, as your own individuality is strong. Your abilities are good. You have a taste for literature and art, a high sense of honour and duty, and the gift of arranging your surroundings with an air of comfort and beauty. Your temper usually is impatient but not passionate. When angry you are severe, but even then your words are well chosen and you say nothing more than you consider to be just.—MARCELLA.