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16 On Thursday,—He shall arrive at great honour and riches.

On Friday,—He shall be of a strong constitution, and perhaps lecherous.

On Saturday,—This day is a bad day, though the child may come to good: they are of a dogged disposition.

Judgments deduced from the Nails.

who have their nails broad, are of a gentle disposition, bashful, and afraid of speaking before their superiors, or indeed to any without hesitation and a downcast eye.

If around the nails there is usually an 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.—The person with such nails is desirous of attaining knowledge in the sciences; but is never at peace long with his neighbour.

When to narrowness they add some degree of length, the person is led away by ambitious desires, aiming at things he cannot obtain, one who, having formed notions of grandeur, grasps at the shadow while he loses the substance.

If at both ends there is a redness, or mixture of several colours, the person is choleric, and delights in fighting.

When the end is black, the man loves agriculture; he places happiness in mediocrity, and