Fig. 93
Here is a line. To find the center of its attractions it may be considered as if it were a line of dots, like this:—
Fig. 94
The principle according to which we find the balance-center is stated on [page 23]. The balance-center being found, it must be indicated unmistakably. This may be done by means of any symmetrical inclosure which will draw the eye to the center and hold it there.
Fig. 95
In this case the balance-center is indicated by a rectangular inclosure. This rectangle is not, however, in harmony of character with the line inclosed by it, which is curved.
Fig. 96