THE CHIN.—A receding chin, as shown in Fig. 1, p. [43], denotes a lack of firmness. It belongs to a person who has insufficient will of his own.
A chin shaped as Fig. 2 or 3, or midway between these, provides a very acceptable character. There is determination and grit, without an excess of these qualities. Fig. 2 may be taken as the normal type.
Broad, bony structures of the chin denotes conscientiousness and straightforwardness.
Length and projection of chin denotes firmness, stability, and perseverance.
An extremely long and projecting chin denotes stubbornness and obstinacy. (Fig. 4.)
A full ridge of fat under the chin denotes economy.
WRINKLES.—A wrinkle commencing in the lower cheek and extending right under the chin, from side to side, is caused from constant talking.
A wrinkle running from the side of the nose, downwards upon the lower cheek, to the outer corners of the mouth, is a sign of love of approbation.
Whenever in laughter three parallel circular lines are formed in the cheeks there is a fund of folly in the character.