GRAPHOLOGY OR PEN PORTRAITS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXI, Issue V, 30 July 1898, Page 149

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.

A WHIM. —Your handwriting gives indications of a kind and amiable disposition, and a naturally good temper. You have a keen sense of humour, and revel in a joke, so long as it be not an unkind one, and ns you observe quickly you can imitate and mimic to the life'. You possess a temperament which enables you to take things easily. You do not worry yourself about trifles, and the sunny aspect of affairs generally- presents itself to your view. 1 do not detect much firmness, and 1 think it very possible that you may- be too yielding, and often find it difficult to give a negative at the right moment. You are impressionable, but not more imaginative than is the natural result of clear intelligence, and I do not trace the slightest sign of whimsical caprice. Sincerity and candour are much in evidence. You never flatter and perhaps occasionally speak too much unvarnished truth to give universal satisfaction. Personal esteem is not

strongly indicated, although you do not think enough of your own affairs and merits to be self-conscious. You are easily contented, and I think more ambition would be conducive to success. You are sensitively proud on certain points, as almost all my correspondents are, and if you do not think you can excel easily, perseverance is absent to overcome the difficulties which present themselves at first sight, nevertheless you are more frequently sanguine than the reverse. —MARCELLA.

COLONIAL.—From your handwriting I gather that you possess a warm hearted and affectionate disposition, and that your love is both generous and unselfish in type. You are an enthusiastic admirer of the beautiful generally and of personal beauty- in particular. Your taste is good, and although energy is well represented, you thoroughly appreciate ease and comfort in your surroundings. Your conversational powers are unusually good. You reason and argue persuasively, and are an adept in the art of smoothing away unpleasant difficulties. I scarcely think won a.rei aware of your capability- in this direction, as, while you value popularity and have a desire to excel in all your undertakings, selfesteem, according to graphological rules, is quite in the background, and extreme sensitiveness is the weak point in your character. Your imagination is vivid; you receive impressions quickly, and either in writing or speaking your ideas flow- rapidly from one subject to another. Your temperament is impulsive, but genial and kind. You pay deference to outward appearances, but you are neither a severe judge nor a critical observer of minute details. You are active and fond of movement and variety. Sameness soon becomes wearisome to you, yet you can persevere if necessary; and you possess too much strength of w-ill to give up without an effort. Your temper is rather impatient, and I do not think you always ‘look before you leap,’ or weigh the consequences of your actions. —MARCELLA.

ROMEO.—Your specimen of caligraphy- indicates a character remarkable for its sincerity, truthfulness and clearness of mind. Combined with these features I also detect so much observation and good sense that I think you almost invariably- see things exactly- as they are and deceive yourself as rarely as you practise duplicity on others. Your temper is equable. You will is firm, and you have, a high sense of honour and justice, and your views are liberal, but not subject to change, nor do you proclaim them often. You reflect much more than you speak and ponder well before you decide, although without wavering uncertainty. Your impressions are your own, and received from facts which come under your observation, and not from the- opinions of the world. You are conscientious, but only acutely sensitive w-here duty and your nearest feelings are concerned. Self-confi-dence is deficient, and although your capital ‘M’ shows ambition it also tells me that diffidence will sometimes prove an obstacle to your success. While calm and fearless in danger you are almost over cautious in avoiding risk in matters of enterprise. Your affections are very warm, but neither emotional nor passionate, and you are often doubtful whether your love be returned, although jealousy is not perceptible. If this delineation be considered too flattering, I must plead guilty to being unable to detect anymore defects.—M ARC ELLA.