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84 just outside of the left so the palm side of the right fingers barely touches the knuckles or middle joints of the left hand; then extend left forefinger again and strike it with the forefinger of the right "G" hand.

When.—Hold the forefinger of the left "G" hand pointing upward, palm side toward self; point the forefinger of the right "G" hand at its end; describe a circle with the right forefinger and then touch the end of the left forefinger with the end of the right forefinger. XIV, 291.

During, While.—Hold the "G" hand straight out in front from the sides but back almost to the sides; push both hands straight out, one on either side. XIV, 292.

Much.—Hold the "5" hands so their palms are toward each other, and draw them apart. It is usual to draw the left hand a little downward toward the left while the right hand is drawn upward toward the right. The extent to which they are drawn apart indicates the quantity. XV, 293.

Little.—In the closed "O" hand rub the end of the thumb against the end of the forefinger. XV, 294.

Small.—Hold the open hands out palm toward palm and press them toward each other, repeating several times. XV, 295.

Large.—Hold the "L" hands palm to palm and draw them apart. XV, 296.

Inch.—Extend, then bend the thumb of the left "A" hand and enclose the space between its end and middle joint between the forefinger and thumb of the right hand.

Foot.—Extend the thumbs of the "A" hands and then hold them together horizontally, thumb end to thumb end, and hold up one finger for "1."

Measure.—Make sign for "foot" and move it along separating and touching the thumb ends. Hold the thumbs in the direction the measuring is supposed to be done.

Yard.—Draw a yard along the arm, as one would in measuring cloth.

Mile.—Hold out the right bent hand in front from the side and drop it; then lift it a little, move it forward and bring it down again.

Monday.—Describe a small circle with the "M" hand.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday are all made with the same motion of the hand as above (i. e., describing a small circle) using the "T," "W," "F," and "S" hands respectively.