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If round the nails there is usually any excoriation, or sprouting of the skin, the person is luxurious, fearful, and an epicure, loving enjoyment, provided it is to be obtained without danger.
When there are certain white marks at the end, it testifies that the person is improvident, soon ruining their fortune through negligence.
Narrow nails signify that the person with such is desirous of attaining knowledge in the sciences; but, is never at peace long with his neighbours.
If at both ends there is a redness, or mixture of different colours, the person is choleric, and delights in fighting.
When the ends are black the man loves agriculture, he places happiness in mediocrity, and from thence avoids the cares attendant on either extreme of fortune.
Fleshy nails signify a calm person and an idler, loving to sleep, eat, and drink; not delighting in bustle and a busy life.
Little round nails discover a person to be obstinate, seldom pleased, inclining to hate everyone, as conceiving himself superior to others, though without any foundation for such conception.
Hints to Young Women how to Trace the
Inward Mind by Outward Signs.
If the man you contemplate have thick red lips, he will be simple, good-natured, and easily managed.
If he speak and look with his mouth extended, it is, a certain mark of stupidity.
If he speak quick but distinct, and walk firm and erect, he will be ambitious, active, and probably a good husband.
If he blush, it is a favourable sign; but speaking bluntly and positively, betokens much of headstrong self-will.
If he loose at cards snappishly, he is impatient; and to cheat at play for gain shows a mind unworthy of trust.
If he boasts of a lady’s favours, he is to be avoided.
If he look pale in a passion, with pale lips, he cannot have either true love or courage to defend you.
