The same process is then followed in the case of the Heart, Head and Fate lines.
This accounts for a possible total of twenty marks.
BUMPS.—Second, the players take it in turn to have certain of their bumps read. For this, the chart of phrenology should be consulted and a maximum of five points awarded for the best development of the bumps numbered, on the chart, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
This, also, accounts for a possible total of twenty marks.
HANDWRITING.—Third, everybody is given a pen and paper, and asked to write three or four lines of any passage, taken from a newspaper, in the usual handwriting. Anyone who obviously disguises or distorts his or her writing can be dealt a low mark. When all have finished the papers are examined and assessed according to the hints printed under the heading "Qualities Shown in Handwriting, Alphabetically Arranged."
The writing is tested for the following:
Accuracy, Generosity, Ingenuity, Logic and Wit. As the papers take a little time to check, it is advisable for a helper to attend to them while the next item is progressing.
If five marks are the highest awarded for each test, this will account for a further twenty marks.
THE ORACLE.—Fourth, turn to the Oracle on p. [138], and allow each person to rotate the pencil and strike a number, the eyes being shut during the performance.