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Two or more words, closely allied in sense, may be joined into a phrase, where the signs composing the words unite readily, thus adding to both the speed and legibility of the writing.

Example;

^{(Shorthand absent)} Of the, with it, it is, in such a way, I will be, I have.

The first inclined or perpendicular consonant sign should rest upon the line—the other signs following in their proper direction. Example:

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Seek always to form a free, flowing, graceful outline. The most easily written forms are the most beautiful, and vice versa.

We have given, of this system, only a synopsis of the fully written Common Style, but sufficient, however, to explain the merits and principles of Tachygraphy. Those who wish to fit themselves for verbatim writing are referred to the work entitled, "The Note Taker. A Treatise on the Second Style of Lindsley's Brief Writing, for the use of Lawyers, Editors, Reporters, Students, and all persons desirous of taking full notes in Courts of Record, Professional Schools, Seminaries, and Public Assemblies."Published by the firm to which we have before alluded.

The following Extracts are from Pope's Essay on Man.

^{(Shorthand absent)} Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,

^{(Shorthand absent)} As, to be hated, needs but to be seen;

^{(Shorthand absent)} Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, ^{(Shorthand absent)} We first endure, then pity, then embrace,

Pope's Essay on Man.—Second Epistle.