"A wise palmist is as precious as a careful signalman upon life's crowded railroad, and a wise palmist is a tactful palmist."
AN A B C OF HANDS
In order to be able to follow the explanations given for each type of hand, the list set out below will prove useful.
(1) The 1st phalange is the section of the finger carrying the nail.
(2) The 2nd phalange is the section of the finger between the 1st and 2nd joints.
(3) The 3rd phalange is the section of the finger between the 2nd and 3rd joints.
(4) The positions of the Mounts of Mercury, Apollo, Saturn, Jupiter, Luna and Venus are shown in [Fig. 7]. Of the Mounts of Mars, there are two positions. One is situated between the Mount of Jupiter and the thumb, while the other comes between the Mounts of Mercury and Luna.
(5) The Girdle of Venus, which is rarely found, is a curved line running between Mercury and either Jupiter or Saturn.
(6) The Bracelets are the lines running across the wrist, close to where it joins the palm.
ABILITY.—A small cross is shown where the Life line finishes.
ABILITY, LACK OF.—A short Head line, terminating in the center of the palm, with the Mounts of Saturn and Apollo almost non-existing.
ACTIVE PERSON.—A rough, firm palm and an indistinct Heart line.
AFFECTIONATE PERSON.—A clear Heart line and a very plump Mount of Apollo.
AMBITIOUS PERSON.—A short line traced from the Life line to the Mount of Jupiter, existing on both hands.
AMIABLE PERSON.—The Mounts of Jupiter and Mercury are very plump on both palms.