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Why.—Place the end of the open right hand on the head, above the right eye; bring it forward and downward, the hand as it drops assuming "Y" position. XXII, 393.

Because.—Place the end of the forefinger of the right "L" hand at the forehead, above the right eye; draw the hand away to the side, assuming the position of "A," and then raise the hand on a level with the top of the head. The hand is sometimes given a peculiar twisting motion. XXII, 394.

As.—With the forefingers of the "G" hands extending outward, place the hands over toward the right, parallel, and then carry them over to the left side where they assume a similar position.

If, Whether.—Bring the "F" hands up in front and balance them up and down like the pans of a pair of scales. XXI, 395.

Proportion.—Same as in "as" but use the "P" hands.

Money.—Strike the left open palm with the back of the right "&" hand several times. XXII, 396.

Bills.—Draw the left hand edgewise between the thumb and fingers of the right hand. This sign also signifies "Dollars." XXII, 397.

Very.—Place the "V" hands near together, palm to palm, and draw apart toward the sides. XXII, 398.

Policeman.—Place the right "C" hand to the left side in position of policeman's star.

Jail.—Cross the fingers of the right "4" hand across those of the left.

House.—Place the ends of the open hands together in the shape of a roof. XXII, 399.

Town, City.—Repeat the sign for "house" a number of times, moving the hands here and there or from side to side.

Things.—Placing the right "&" hand over toward the left, palm up, draw it toward the right, dropping the hand continuously.

Bone (or anything hard like porcelain, etc).—Strike the front teeth with the end of the forefinger of the right hand.