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—That you may either pick a number, blind-folded, amidst the leaves of this valuable tree, or throw for them with dice; if you pick for them and get among the branches, or in the blank leaves, it shows a speedy misfortune or disappointment at hand. The mark number of 1000 shows a great advancement in life, if you are so fortunate as to hit on it.

1 Gifts of money 2 Prosperous rnnrun [sic] of busineas 3 Speedy marriage 4 Many children 5 A good partner in marriage 6 You will become rich 7 Money through love 8 Cash by trade 9 A rise in life 10 A long journey 11 Anger and discontent 12 An important journey 13 A letter that will alter your present circumstances 14 Mind what you say to a lover 15 Present from a distance 16 Dispute with one you love 17 A law-suit 18 Visit from a distant friend 19 Party of pleasure 20 Preferment 21 Love at first sight 22 A prize worth having 23 Wealth and dignity 24 Visit to a foreign land 25 Profit by industry 26 Prosperity by marriage 27 A multitude of cares 28 By friends you will profit 29 Second partner better than first Surmount many difficulties 31 A false friend 32 A pleasing surprise 33 A change in your affairs 34 A ramble by moonlight 35 Scandal 36 Unpleasant tidings 37 Loss in a short time 38 A christening 39 Get rich through a legacy 40 Change your situation 41 New wearing apparel 42 A speedy present 43 News from sea 44 Pleasant paths in future 45 You will be asked a question of importance to-morrow