Some of the first lines hit very close to facts, said he.
I know it, said the lady, and there is very much to read. I do not know all that may transpire before this occurs, yet you will have a numerous progeny--many relatives. See the people and the letters from the different localities, again true. You will live to advanced age--see the grand old tree. You will ever have care over others. The man-mule is to meet his natural death. His respected widow and household are to become your high possessions.
The mules and the whole team? said he. Thank you, there is happiness in store.
No doubt as elevated step-father to this numerous family. You are a genius in this art reading, so fanciful.
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Next expectant:--A Civil Engineer with fondness for travel and inventions. Perhaps you will also write books on some new methods in heating houses--an oven and tubes are in formation; so also a tall man at his desk with pencils. I do like to get something worth reading, but here is a break-down, something really thrilling--the mountain topples over on the road. You are soon to be, or have been, in great peril. I also see a fireman. Do you see his hat?
The man smiled, yet confessed, as I read on.
You carry an atmosphere that aids the reading. You have had an escape by not being at the "Windsor" that special afternoon.
He was surprised. "She is a fine guesser," said the young man, highly pleased.
Again, you cherish a happy hope in an elderly couple. They are your true friends. You are now all in the same lines of thought. Oh, there is a modest, young lady coming to the elderly folks. She is now away in some large building--a school, I think. You will love her. She has a lover who writes to her--you do not--yet the signs are to be favorable to both of you. Now for the last toss.