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28 together as if about to grasp something; bring them nearly together and then draw out slowly from the face (giving the idea of drawing the attention out), giving the face an intent or concentrated look.

Free, Safe, Save, Relief, etc. (idea of freedom from some bondage).—With "S" hands crossed at the wrists as if bound, with an apparent effort break the imaginary bonds and free the hands, throwing them apart. IV, 69.

Obey (idea of submission to authority).—Hold "A" hands in front, backs down; let both hands drop, opening them the while; some carry the hands up toward right shoulder and drop from there. IV, 70.

Disobey (defiance to authority).—With elbow at side bend up the arm with the fist on a level with the shoulder; bring the elbow out and give a twist to the fist, slightly turning the head to indicate defiance. IV, 71.

Pride.—With fingers closed and thumb extended bring end of thumb against the front of body about the waist line and with chest thrown out proudly draw the thumb up to the center of the breast. IV, 72.

Vain.—Bring both "V" hands in front of and slightly above the shoulders, one on each side; the ends of the fingers pointing a little back; bend the fingers simultaneously so that they point directly over the shoulders; then straighten, making the motions alternately. IV, 73.

Victory, Triumph, etc.—Raise the "A" hand and swing it in a circle above the head (at the side) as in waving a small flag.

Hope, Expect (something looked forward to with desire).—Place end of right forefinger on center of forehead; extend left hand out and up at an angle of about 45 degrees, palm up; now bring right hand away from the forehead and place it palm down just above the bend of the elbow; bend the right hand down and at the same time the left up and repeat several times with a kind of beckoning motion. Or move the fingers of both hands in same position as above with a shaking motion like playing the keys of a piano. IV, 74.

Wait.—Extend the left arm out a little away from the side, palm up; bring the right hand in the same position "tandem"-wise, so the arm rests across the body; work the fingers as in