Handwriting does not invariably show sex, as the qualities indicated are common to both men and women.

The writing develops as the soul develops, and imitation comes before originality.

QUALITIES SHOWN IN HANDWRITING ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED

ABILITY.—Small writing, angular, clear, decided capitals.

ACCURACY.—Neat, well-placed lines and words, punctuation correct.

AFFECTION.—Softly sloping writing, rounded, fairly thick.

AMIABILITY.—Rounded letters, often unfinished, medium capitals.

AMBITION.—Large first stroke of capital "M's" ascending lines of writing. Imposing signature.

ANALYTICAL.—Small-pointed, clear writing, letters divided, decided capitals.

ARGUMENT.—Words connected, giving logic, and occasional extra long connecting strokes, small writing. (See A.2.)