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66 reach it out and pass it over the left arm in a semi-circle from right to left. XI, 225.

Vice-President.—Make sign for "president" and then "second"—holding right "V" hand partly upward and twisting the hand half around.

Governor.—The end of the forefinger of "G" hand is placed against the temple; withdraw it, describe a small circle in the air, and place end again on temple; next pass right hand over left, etc., as in "president." XI, 226.

Soldier.—Hold the "A" hands at one side one above the other as in holding a gun, soldier-like, against the side.

Captain, or Officer in General.—Place the hand upon the shoulder, thus indicating the shoulder straps or epaulets.

Army.—Sign for soldier and then for "class," i. e., bring the "C" hands out and draw them toward each other to a central point.

Robber.—Draw the "N" hands (fingers) across the upper lip, centre to side (one on either side) and add "-er."

King.—Place the right "K" hand just below the left shoulder, then carry it down to the opposite side of the body near the waist; add "rule over;" to this sign add "country" and we have "kingdom." XI, 227.

Queen.—Same with right "Q" hand.

Emperor.—Same with right "E" hand.

Note: In all of the last three, as well as in the case of all persons exercising power of authority, it is more correct to add "rule" as below.

Rule, Exercise authority over.—Hold the hands forward as if holding lines; pull first one and then the other; bring the left open hand, palm down, toward the right and against the breast and at the same time extend the right open hand, palm down, straight out and around toward the left, describing a semi-circle in front of the body from right to left, as in latter part of the sign for "president."

Superintendent, Foreman (the person exercising control).—Make sign for male, then follow with last part of sign as above, bringing the left hand in and the right out and over. If the person exercising authority is a female, the sign for "female" is made instead of that for "male."