179. Which hand should hold the book?

The left, if possible.

180. Should a Reader keep his eyes on the book constantly?

He should not; but cast the eyes away from the page as often as possible.

181. Should a gesture be made while the eyes are looking on the book?

It should not.

182. In what kind of language are gestures inappropriate?

Didactic or unimpassioned discourse.

183. Should a Speaker begin to gesticulate as soon as he begins his discourse?

Very seldom, before he has entered fully into the discourse.