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8THE GOLDEN FORTUNE-TELLER the person’s name; if the letter be in the clear, the party is a virgin; if in the thick, a widow.

The Garden' or Wood, signifies a largolarge [sic] company. In the clear, it indicates good friends of which it will consist; in thothe [sic] thick, or encompassed with streaks, it warns the consulting party to be cautious, and not to take for his friends those who merely profess themselves such.

The Bird, if in thothe [sic] clear, signifies that you will have to combat with troubles, but of short duration; in the thick, good living, and a speedy successful voyage or journey, and to a great distance if there are dashes.

Fish imply lucky events by water, if in the clear: but if in the thick, the consulter will fish in troubled water, and rely upon that which others have already lost before him. Surrounded by dots, his destiny calls him to somosome [sic] distant place.

The Lion, or any other ferocious beast, at the top, in the clear, signifies prosperity; at the bottom, it warns you of persons who envy your fortune.

The Green Bush shows the benevolence of your patrons, and gives you hopes of the honours you wish for; without foliage, is a token of thothe [sic] caprice of fortune; in the clear, it announces an unexpected remittance of money.

Worms at the top, or in thothe [sic] middle of the cup, denote good luck at play, and in matrimony; below, it warns you against rivals in your courtship, and enviers in your tradotrade [sic].

The House indicates, at thothe [sic] top of the cup, success in your enterprises, and that your situation will soon bobe [sic] better. In the middle or below, it cautions you to bobe [sic] vigilant over your servants.

The Scythe, if combined with an hour-glass, denotes imminent dangers; below, a long and happy life.