L stands for Luck, and that is why the track of the game we are now discussing is arranged in the form of this letter.
The game, shown on the next page, is played by two or more persons and the scores are decided by throwing a dice, each person taking a turn.
Should any player arrive at one of the sections marked with a cross, he must go back to the nearest previous station which is a multiple of five; also, if he alights on a section marked with shaded lines, i.e. 15, 50 and 75, he goes forward to the next station which is a multiple of five.
The balloons are so arranged that every player must eventually reach one of them. This is how his luck or fortune is determined:
Whichever balloon is reached, the figures forming it are added up and the key is given below.
100 = 1 + 0 + 0 = 1.—You are a favored individual, who should find the world a very pleasant place. You are proud of yourself and your near relations, and you have a reputation amongst your friends that you value. Your worst fault is that you are prone to take yourself a little too seriously.
101 = 1 + 0 + 1 = 2.—You have a great deal of imagination and are not slow in recognizing how things will map out in the future. You can turn your hand to a good number of things and are, thus, a useful member of society. Your worst fault is that you are prone to believe too much of what irresponsible people tell you.
102 = 1 + 0 + 2 = 3.—You are a hard worker and you are likely to pull your weight in the world. You have an exploring nature and love to go about and see things. Your worst fault is that you are a trifle domineering and like to be obeyed.
103 = 1 + 0 + 3 = 4.—You have a facility for calculating and you have a head for business especially if figures play an important part. You are quick in most of the things you do. Your worst faults lie in the direction of grumbling and gossiping.
104 = 1 + 0 + 4 = 5.—You have a generous nature and are kindly and affectionate. In most ways, you are a clear thinker, but you have one fault. You are extravagant and must have whatever you desire at the moment, whether you can afford it or not.